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BahnBaum 01-28-2006 03:09 PM

Uhhhh Matt, only use that sausage grip for....
 
....sausages. Not oil filters.

Getting ready to do the screwdriver through filter removal method. :mad2:

Alex

rumatt 01-28-2006 03:17 PM

Sorry dude. I get carried away sometimes in the heat of the moment.

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Jason C 01-28-2006 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BahnBaum
Getting ready to do the screwdriver through filter removal method. :mad2:

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Plaz 01-28-2006 03:27 PM

Must be that special sealant he uses. :ack:

rumatt 01-28-2006 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Plaz
Must be that special sealant he uses. :ack:

That's easy to take care of.

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Rob 01-30-2006 12:39 PM

Get an oil filter wrench that grips the filter. You will never have to use the "drive a screw driver" method again.

Like one of these:

http://www.usahardware.com/inet/shop...div/70_746.htm

I used to be an expert with the screw driver . . .

BahnBaum 01-30-2006 12:41 PM

I had a strap wrench, just couldn't get it to budge. I finally did, without resorting to a screw driver.

Alex

ff 01-30-2006 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rwg
Get an oil filter wrench that grips the filter. You will never have to use the "drive a screw driver" method again.


Yup, that's the same, basic wrench that I have too. Still, it's usually a challenge finding enough space to move the wrench, because so often the filter is placed in a difficult position.

The Nissan we have is great. Remove the front skid plate, and it's right in front, directly above the front driveshaft. Super easy. Even has a c-channel bracket-thingy to funnel the dripping oil down and away from the engine block, and directly into your oil drain pan. I thought that was a nice, clever touch.

Rob 01-30-2006 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BahnBaum
I had a strap wrench, just couldn't get it to budge. I finally did, without resorting to a screw driver.

Alex

I don't think I have ever had a strap wrench work. That's why I suggested the one I linked too. Never had a problem with that one. It deforms the filter slightly if it needs to get get a better grip.

John V 01-30-2006 12:58 PM

It's amazing how little torque an oil filter with an organic gasket requires to make a good seal.

The spin-on filter for my motorcycle uses an o-ring seat: 2 full turns past fully seated. Now THAT sucks. :ack:


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