whatsa347

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can anyone here with longtubes please tell me how the hell you get off the oil filter

bongva

iTrader: (7)

have u tried using something like this?

http://media.photobucket.com/image/r...ter-Wrench.jpg

its actually quite easy i never have a problem with mine and i always use a normal rubber oil filter wrench.

bongva

iTrader: (7)

this is what i use.

http://cgi.ebay.com.sg/RUBBER-STRAP-...ayphotohosting

whatsa347

iTrader: (6)

its not that it wont come off its just there's zero clearance for anything.

p.s thanks for that my friend's got one of those but never thought to use it for that i'll give it another go after work

slayer_taunu

iTrader: (3)

i have Kooks LT's, and i use the longer truck filter. no problems here.

the filter wrench i use is similar to this one: the handle can angle so you can manuever a little better.
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...+filter+wrench

your other option is to use K&N filters, which have a nut on the bottom so you can use a regular wrench/socket on it.

whatsa347

iTrader: (6)

is that at any random sears store?

cammin z

iTrader: (3)

i stab a screw driver through it and twist it off!

tjacks55

I remove mine by hand, with mechanix grip gloves.

whatsa347

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yeah i tried that for about an hour, it moved maybe an inch sumbeech is tighttt

whatsa347

iTrader: (6)

yeah that was one of the options trust me

TLUZLS1

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I have the cap mentioned in post 2, and a metal filter wrench for when it's being stubborn. You're right, there is hardly any clearance but with a little patience and the proper tools you'll get it. You could also start buying the K&N filters, they have a nut welded on the bottom so you can use a regular wrench to loosen it.

whatsa347

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i have something similar to the cap it tightens onto the bottom and you just use a socket wrench and twist it off it costs $12 but it should be worth it for all the other cars we have i just bought it better work or else craftsman dies.

78novacaine

iTrader: (2)

i just stick my hand under there and undo it, there is no reason why it should be tightened down to the point that you need any tools besides your hand to get it off

Morbid

iTrader: (34)

+1

If you need a little help, you can get one of those rubber "mats" they make for opening jars or whatever. They're just flat, thin, round pieces of rubber. If you do a google search for "rubber jar opener" you'll see what I'm talking about.

whatsa347

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well this is the 1st time changing the oil since ive owned it everything else on the car is perfect just the damn filter is on so tight.

Juicy J

iTrader: (5)

The Batman thing? That thing works great if you have a stubborn filter.

http://www.amsoil.com/StoreFront/images/g2198_300px.jpg

slayer_taunu

iTrader: (3)

yeah, i got mine at sears. craftsman brand. there are multiple sizes. the smaller one fits an LS1 filter, the bigger one fits SBC filters.

drummydummy

iTrader: (1)

Go do some arm curls, then come back with a filter wrench and go at it.

It's something you get used to if you've worked in the business. But we still get some that are on there like a biatch, just takes some elbow grease!!!

99zee

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I use a K&N filter with the nut on the bottom.

frisky2101

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K&N filter here as well

with the new motor I am switching to a system one filter setup though