fuel filter compression fitting-cant break loose

[cordrayj1]

so....i got a fuel filter (wix brand from parks) and was all ready to replace my fuel filter (my mechanic said at least every 60k miles), and i cant get the dang nut loose. i even went and bought the flare nut wrench or whatever its called. what else can i do? i don't wanna round it off an the wrench has already slipped on the nut..what kind of tool/procedure would yall recommend? i put Tabasco on it. no luck w that.

any suggestions greatly appreciated.

 

[Qyota]

Same boat here. Worried that more torque will damage the fuel line itself.

 

[cordrayj1]

danggit...thats why i quit tryin...thought i was about to rip the freakin bracket off

 

[004Gunner]

Mine was stuck too after my last fuel filter change. I just periodically spray it with PB blaster and Fluid Film, hoping it will break free next time around. As long as one side comes loose the filter can be changed

 

[98_4runnerSR5]

Same problem. PB blasted the hell out of it and still couldn't get it off. Started to strip it a bit so decided to stop and gonna take it to a shop sometime soon when I get around to it... Not worth making a bigger problem than it should be

 

[Drcoffee]

This is an old thread but what I have found that works is to first go tighter and then loosen it. Going a notch tighter breaks the bond between the threads and then it comes apart easier. Its like gettng a running start.