03CivicEX4Door

i been having problems removing my oil filter when it's time to change my oil it's getting so tight that i have to put a hole in the filter with a screw driver to remove the filter. Any idea's ?

streetglower

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yea by an oil filter wrench. there are several styles out there to choose from. Or otherwise by a pair of channel locks and twist the filter off.

03CivicEX4Door

I tryed 2 different types of oil filter wrenches, neither worked. using channel locks work's great, but the filter get's mangled.

Jrfish007

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if you're removing the filter who cares if it's mangled?

Have you tried the filter arench where you connect a ratchet to it, that's my favorit for the civic because you don't ned much room.

streetglower

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who cares if the filter gets mangled, you arent going to reuse it again.

phuviano

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This is the filter wrench I use. Its works great. I no problems taken off oil filters.

Flashlightboy

Yeah yeah I know, if the filter isn't tight it's going to either leak or fall off thus ruining my engine. Thus, people really overtighten them thinking it's the one bolt/gizmo that needs to be tight otherwise the car falls apart.

That's the number one reason for people think it's OK to really tighten the filter. If you're pounding a screwdriver through to take it off it's too damn tight.

Just follow the instructions that every manufacturer puts on the can - 3/4 a turn after the gasket makes contact.

masarak

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I bought a cheap metal ratchet-type filter wrench from Wal-Mart. 20+ changes later and I've never had a problem changing the filter.

aznboysrfr

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if you don't already, you need to put a little oil on the threads and lip before you screw the filter in ...

isuzu5000

maybe you should start working out

midnightblueEX

yellow kitchen rubber glove, clean the oil filter and that thing will grip to it easy

jttegx

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^but you'd have to wait like an hour cause of the heat. thats if you run the car for awhile then start changing the motor oil that is, which is how its suppose to be done.


how much does walmart sell oil filter wrenches for? what kinds do they have?

CIVIC X3

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too many ppl over tighten the oil filter i swear...just like flashlightboy said...only suppose to turn it 3/4 turn or one whole turn and no more. that's why there a gasket there to keep it seal with no leaks