Removing an Oil Filter - Cup Wrench
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Hey, wonder if anyone can give me a bit of advice.
I am thinking of doing an oil change on my car (Ibiza Mk4) but I am concerned about about removing the oil filter. I have done oil changes before on my late 190E however I always had the problem of the oil filter being an absolubte b
h to remove. I use oil filter pliers normally, and have tried to use a chain tool, both of which I find don't work perfectly.
I have looked at getting an oil filter cup wrench, are they worth it? I am not sure what filter is on there at the moment (bought the car 6 months ago) so there is a chance I will have to buy two cup wrenches (one for the current filter, one for the new one - I only use filters from the manufacturer when doing the job myself).
I would like to continue using the oil filter pliers but last time it took me 3 hours to remove the filter! Apart from buying the cup filters, are there any special techniques to removing the oil filter with oil-filter pliers? (I haven't ruled myself out as the problem instead of the tools!)
Many thanks,
Matt.
I am thinking of doing an oil change on my car (Ibiza Mk4) but I am concerned about about removing the oil filter. I have done oil changes before on my late 190E however I always had the problem of the oil filter being an absolubte b
h to remove. I use oil filter pliers normally, and have tried to use a chain tool, both of which I find don't work perfectly.I have looked at getting an oil filter cup wrench, are they worth it? I am not sure what filter is on there at the moment (bought the car 6 months ago) so there is a chance I will have to buy two cup wrenches (one for the current filter, one for the new one - I only use filters from the manufacturer when doing the job myself).
I would like to continue using the oil filter pliers but last time it took me 3 hours to remove the filter! Apart from buying the cup filters, are there any special techniques to removing the oil filter with oil-filter pliers? (I haven't ruled myself out as the problem instead of the tools!)
Many thanks,
Matt.
If I can't get the filter off by simple hand pressure I have three other methods, each getting a little more desperate than the preceding method.
Firstly I use a set of what I beleive are called "water pump pliers" in which the adjustable jaws fit around the filter body in a death grip. If there is enough room to manipulate pliers this method never fails.
No room for the pliers ? Its time for the "rope of doom". a nice grippy, preferably hemp , rope is wound around the filter . Hold both ends of the rope tight, to keep friction on the filter body, and pull the correct end of the rope. ( Pulling one side will loosen, the other tighten the filter).
Still wont budge. Time for the "big, knackered screwdriver hammered through the filter body" method, which is self explanatory.
The last method does tend to get a bit of oil leakage but a large enough drain pan under the filter should protect the floor.
hth,
Cheers,
Tony
Firstly I use a set of what I beleive are called "water pump pliers" in which the adjustable jaws fit around the filter body in a death grip. If there is enough room to manipulate pliers this method never fails.
No room for the pliers ? Its time for the "rope of doom". a nice grippy, preferably hemp , rope is wound around the filter . Hold both ends of the rope tight, to keep friction on the filter body, and pull the correct end of the rope. ( Pulling one side will loosen, the other tighten the filter).
Still wont budge. Time for the "big, knackered screwdriver hammered through the filter body" method, which is self explanatory.
The last method does tend to get a bit of oil leakage but a large enough drain pan under the filter should protect the floor.
hth,
Cheers,
Tony
There are many and varied types of filter wrench. The reason for this variety is the route of access being different on every model of car so one wrench type will not suit all. I have 4 types of wrench without including hammers, chisels and large screwdrivers.
Your best bet is to get under and find out what access there is to your filter then go get a wrench to suit.
Steve
Your best bet is to get under and find out what access there is to your filter then go get a wrench to suit.
Steve
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