The one I use the most looks like a cross between a huge pair of water pump
pliers and a T-Rex although I probably have a half dozen other types. It
all depends on the filter placement.

I've done the screwdriver removal several times..... very messy....

The first time I did this I found my replacement filter was the wrong kind
and I had to walk to the auto parts store.... I learned a valuable lesson
that day...


"Lon" <lon.stowell@comcast.net> wrote in message
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> DougW proclaimed:
>> gcotterl wrote:
>>
>>>The last time I replaced the oil filter, I left the oil-filter cap on
>>>the fluted end of the filter. Now, the oil-filter cap just spins on
>>>the filter. I've gotten the cap off but the fluted "corners" of the
>>>filter have been rounded off so I don't think I can use a new cap.
>>>How can I unscrew the filter? Is there another tool that I can use to
>>>grab onto the filter?
>>
>>
>> Several.
>>
>> http://www.webtooltruck.com/tools/ba...detail/KDT190/
>>
> If all else fails, the big Sears screwdriver driven completely thru the
> filter works... although a bit messy.

 

I tried the strap-type oil-filter wrench shown at:

http://automotive.hardwarestore.com/...h--635959.aspx

I put the nylon strap around the filter and attached one end of an 1/2"
extension-bar to the end of the oil-filter wrench and the other end to
a socket wrench.

I turned the wrench as hard as I could but the oil filter would NOT
unscrew. (I didn't try harder because I was afraid the oil filter might
collapse and then it'd become more of a bear to remove).

Running a big screwdriver through the filter and using it as a lever to
turn the filter sounds good but I don't think there's enough room to
reach the screwdriver to turn it.

Any other ideas?

 

I tried the strap-type oil-filter wrench shown at:

http://automotive.hardwarestore.com/...h--635959.aspx

I put the nylon strap around the filter and attached one end of an 1/2"
extension-bar to the end of the oil-filter wrench and the other end to
a socket wrench.

I turned the wrench as hard as I could but the oil filter would NOT
unscrew. (I didn't try harder because I was afraid the oil filter might
collapse and then it'd become more of a bear to remove).

Running a big screwdriver through the filter and using it as a lever to
turn the filter sounds good but I don't think there's enough room to
reach the screwdriver to turn it.

Any other ideas?

 

I tried the strap-type oil-filter wrench shown at:

http://automotive.hardwarestore.com/...h--635959.aspx

I put the nylon strap around the filter and attached one end of an 1/2"
extension-bar to the end of the oil-filter wrench and the other end to
a socket wrench.

I turned the wrench as hard as I could but the oil filter would NOT
unscrew. (I didn't try harder because I was afraid the oil filter might
collapse and then it'd become more of a bear to remove).

Running a big screwdriver through the filter and using it as a lever to
turn the filter sounds good but I don't think there's enough room to
reach the screwdriver to turn it.

Any other ideas?

 

I tried the strap-type oil-filter wrench shown at:

http://automotive.hardwarestore.com/...h--635959.aspx

I put the nylon strap around the filter and attached one end of an 1/2"
extension-bar to the end of the oil-filter wrench and the other end to
a socket wrench.

I turned the wrench as hard as I could but the oil filter would NOT
unscrew. (I didn't try harder because I was afraid the oil filter might
collapse and then it'd become more of a bear to remove).

Running a big screwdriver through the filter and using it as a lever to
turn the filter sounds good but I don't think there's enough room to
reach the screwdriver to turn it.

Any other ideas?

 

gcotterl wrote:
> I tried the strap-type oil-filter wrench shown at:
>
> http://automotive.hardwarestore.com/...h--635959.aspx
>
> I put the nylon strap around the filter and attached one end of an
> 1/2" extension-bar to the end of the oil-filter wrench and the other
> end to a socket wrench.
>
> I turned the wrench as hard as I could but the oil filter would NOT
> unscrew. (I didn't try harder because I was afraid the oil filter
> might collapse and then it'd become more of a bear to remove).
>
> Running a big screwdriver through the filter and using it as a lever
> to turn the filter sounds good but I don't think there's enough room
> to reach the screwdriver to turn it.
>
> Any other ideas?

Sounds like your filter is on way too tight. Usually I can remove
mine by hand.

The metal band type wrenches (good ones) have teeth/cuts on them
that helps grip, nylon bands tend to slip. At one point, Sears
sold one that used a rubber strap.

--
DougW

 

gcotterl wrote:
> I tried the strap-type oil-filter wrench shown at:
>
> http://automotive.hardwarestore.com/...h--635959.aspx
>
> I put the nylon strap around the filter and attached one end of an
> 1/2" extension-bar to the end of the oil-filter wrench and the other
> end to a socket wrench.
>
> I turned the wrench as hard as I could but the oil filter would NOT
> unscrew. (I didn't try harder because I was afraid the oil filter
> might collapse and then it'd become more of a bear to remove).
>
> Running a big screwdriver through the filter and using it as a lever
> to turn the filter sounds good but I don't think there's enough room
> to reach the screwdriver to turn it.
>
> Any other ideas?

Sounds like your filter is on way too tight. Usually I can remove
mine by hand.

The metal band type wrenches (good ones) have teeth/cuts on them
that helps grip, nylon bands tend to slip. At one point, Sears
sold one that used a rubber strap.

--
DougW

 

gcotterl wrote:
> I tried the strap-type oil-filter wrench shown at:
>
> http://automotive.hardwarestore.com/...h--635959.aspx
>
> I put the nylon strap around the filter and attached one end of an
> 1/2" extension-bar to the end of the oil-filter wrench and the other
> end to a socket wrench.
>
> I turned the wrench as hard as I could but the oil filter would NOT
> unscrew. (I didn't try harder because I was afraid the oil filter
> might collapse and then it'd become more of a bear to remove).
>
> Running a big screwdriver through the filter and using it as a lever
> to turn the filter sounds good but I don't think there's enough room
> to reach the screwdriver to turn it.
>
> Any other ideas?

Sounds like your filter is on way too tight. Usually I can remove
mine by hand.

The metal band type wrenches (good ones) have teeth/cuts on them
that helps grip, nylon bands tend to slip. At one point, Sears
sold one that used a rubber strap.

--
DougW

 

gcotterl wrote:
> I tried the strap-type oil-filter wrench shown at:
>
> http://automotive.hardwarestore.com/...h--635959.aspx
>
> I put the nylon strap around the filter and attached one end of an
> 1/2" extension-bar to the end of the oil-filter wrench and the other
> end to a socket wrench.
>
> I turned the wrench as hard as I could but the oil filter would NOT
> unscrew. (I didn't try harder because I was afraid the oil filter
> might collapse and then it'd become more of a bear to remove).
>
> Running a big screwdriver through the filter and using it as a lever
> to turn the filter sounds good but I don't think there's enough room
> to reach the screwdriver to turn it.
>
> Any other ideas?

Sounds like your filter is on way too tight. Usually I can remove
mine by hand.

The metal band type wrenches (good ones) have teeth/cuts on them
that helps grip, nylon bands tend to slip. At one point, Sears
sold one that used a rubber strap.

--
DougW

 

Last time I had this problem, I sent the old lady to th store. She returned
with a tool that looked like a large pair of pliers. With 5 or 6 sharp
teeth. Squeeze it onto the filter and the teeth bite into it. It's short
enough to reach in there but long enough to get plenty of leverage and make
a breeze of the tightest filters. Grab it closer to the engine to reduce the
possibilty of twisting the cannister. If all else fails, fill the engine
back up with oil and take it to Jiffy Lube.

Carl


<gcotterl@co.riverside.ca.us> wrote in message
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>I tried the strap-type oil-filter wrench shown at:
>
> http://automotive.hardwarestore.com/...h--635959.aspx
>
> I put the nylon strap around the filter and attached one end of an 1/2"
> extension-bar to the end of the oil-filter wrench and the other end to
> a socket wrench.
>
> I turned the wrench as hard as I could but the oil filter would NOT
> unscrew. (I didn't try harder because I was afraid the oil filter might
> collapse and then it'd become more of a bear to remove).
>
> Running a big screwdriver through the filter and using it as a lever to
> turn the filter sounds good but I don't think there's enough room to
> reach the screwdriver to turn it.
>
> Any other ideas?
>