Uhhhh Matt, only use that sausage grip for....
....sausages. Not oil filters.
Getting ready to do the screwdriver through filter removal method. :mad2: Alex |
Sorry dude. I get carried away sometimes in the heat of the moment.
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Must be that special sealant he uses. :ack:
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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 . . . |
I had a strap wrench, just couldn't get it to budge. I finally did, without resorting to a screw driver.
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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. |
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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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