Re: Oil-filter removal (2004 Jeep Liberty)
 

gcotterl@co.riverside.ca.us 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?

I'm not sure how it could ever be that tight. I always do my own oil
changes. I put a drop of oil on the filter rubber gasket and tighten it
as snug as possible with one hand. I rarely need to use 2 hands to
remove it.

I have a good selection of filter wrenches because every vehicle I buy
seems to require one for the first oil change. My favourites are the
fluted cup (fits my 1/2 inch drive bar) and the floppy closed pliers. I
haven't used the GBF screwdriver in many years.

Merrill

Re: Oil-filter removal (2004 Jeep Liberty)
 

The first time I tried to change the oil-filter on my new Jeep Liberty,
I couldn't get the oil-filter off so, after struggling with it for
hours (it seemed), I ended up taking it to a lube place. (I suspect
that the oil-filter was installed dry at the factory).

I did the next oil-filter change. I oiled the rubber gasket and
screwed the filter until it was snug then turned it another 1/8 to 1/4
turn.

That was only about 3,000 miles ago and 9 months ago -- I only put less
than 6,000 miles on my Liberty in a year -- so I don't know why it's so
darn hard now.

P.S. What are "floppy closed pliers". Can you find a picture of one and
send me the URL?

Thx, Gary

Re: Oil-filter removal (2004 Jeep Liberty)
 

The first time I tried to change the oil-filter on my new Jeep Liberty,
I couldn't get the oil-filter off so, after struggling with it for
hours (it seemed), I ended up taking it to a lube place. (I suspect
that the oil-filter was installed dry at the factory).

I did the next oil-filter change. I oiled the rubber gasket and
screwed the filter until it was snug then turned it another 1/8 to 1/4
turn.

That was only about 3,000 miles ago and 9 months ago -- I only put less
than 6,000 miles on my Liberty in a year -- so I don't know why it's so
darn hard now.

P.S. What are "floppy closed pliers". Can you find a picture of one and
send me the URL?

Thx, Gary

Re: Oil-filter removal (2004 Jeep Liberty)
 

The first time I tried to change the oil-filter on my new Jeep Liberty,
I couldn't get the oil-filter off so, after struggling with it for
hours (it seemed), I ended up taking it to a lube place. (I suspect
that the oil-filter was installed dry at the factory).

I did the next oil-filter change. I oiled the rubber gasket and
screwed the filter until it was snug then turned it another 1/8 to 1/4
turn.

That was only about 3,000 miles ago and 9 months ago -- I only put less
than 6,000 miles on my Liberty in a year -- so I don't know why it's so
darn hard now.

P.S. What are "floppy closed pliers". Can you find a picture of one and
send me the URL?

Thx, Gary

Re: Oil-filter removal (2004 Jeep Liberty)
 

The first time I tried to change the oil-filter on my new Jeep Liberty,
I couldn't get the oil-filter off so, after struggling with it for
hours (it seemed), I ended up taking it to a lube place. (I suspect
that the oil-filter was installed dry at the factory).

I did the next oil-filter change. I oiled the rubber gasket and
screwed the filter until it was snug then turned it another 1/8 to 1/4
turn.

That was only about 3,000 miles ago and 9 months ago -- I only put less
than 6,000 miles on my Liberty in a year -- so I don't know why it's so
darn hard now.

P.S. What are "floppy closed pliers". Can you find a picture of one and
send me the URL?

Thx, Gary

Re: Oil-filter removal (2004 Jeep Liberty)
 

Ok... what is an 'oil filter cap' and why would you leave it on a
filter?

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

gcotterl@co.riverside.ca.us 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?

Re: Oil-filter removal (2004 Jeep Liberty)
 

Ok... what is an 'oil filter cap' and why would you leave it on a
filter?

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

gcotterl@co.riverside.ca.us 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?

Re: Oil-filter removal (2004 Jeep Liberty)
 

Ok... what is an 'oil filter cap' and why would you leave it on a
filter?

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

gcotterl@co.riverside.ca.us 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?

Re: Oil-filter removal (2004 Jeep Liberty)
 

Ok... what is an 'oil filter cap' and why would you leave it on a
filter?

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

gcotterl@co.riverside.ca.us 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?

Re: Oil-filter removal (2004 Jeep Liberty)
 

An oil-filter cap (or cup) fits snuggly over the fluted-end of the
oil-filter. For a pic, see:

http://www.toolweb.com/euitemlist.cf...subcatID=44344

The cap has a square hole so a 3/8" socket extension-bar can be used to
remove and install the filter.

I left the cap on the filter because I knew I'd need it for the next
oil-filter change and I didn't want to go hunting for it in my garage.