Stuck oil filter....

Bucket81 · 2013-10-27T21:04:37+00:00

So I went and picked up some oil and an oil filter yesterday, did an oil change right when I got home drained it, and then realized I couldn't get the filter off for the life of me. The truck was hot so I figured that's why, but I needed it right away so I dumped some fresh oil in and dove it. I figured I'd get the filter off when I can let it cool. How much oil you figure is going to drain out with out draining the oil first? If any? I figured it will all settle in the pan.

Thread starter Bucket81
Start date Oct 27, 2013

powderKing

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Jan 9, 2018

Ol School said:
When I change my oil, I make sure I have on a leather belt. Just make a loop thru the buckle, fit it over the filter and pull in the direction that the filter unthreads. Has always worked for me. I've seen the screwdriver trick rip the end of a really tight filter, making it even harder to remove. Good Luck!

I actually tried this today and it worked, until my belt broke ha it was old and narrow im assuming a wide belt would work better. It turned the filter just enough i could start getting it with my hand.