ezrollin

anyone got any tips on how to remove an over-tightened
oil filter? I usually just stick a screwdriver through it and it
comes off, but this one just shredded.

ezrollin

there is like only a 1/4 of an inch (or less) screwed in, everything else just ripped off

Z28Venom

iTrader: (13)

Holy crap... you need to invest in a filter remover. You could trying getting a big set of vice grips around what's left. Who installed that filter?

67Ranger

iTrader: (16)

yeah, they make some straps that you can wrap around there, and use a ratchet to take it off. They work great.

Mr Incredible

If your filter is already shredded you should be able to see the six or so holes on the steel plate. Put a screwdriver to one of those holes and tap it with a hammer to back it off.

I did that to one on my truck a long time ago. When it finally cut loose it spun like crazy all the way off and konked me in the noggin.

A good filter wrench is a must-have. I don't tighten them as much as I used to, only as much as I can do by hand, but not less than one complete turn after the rubber gasket touches. I may use a wrench to complete the full turn.

I use latex gloves when I change oil and they really give a good grip on the filter.

TAQuickness

iTrader: (28)

I went thru this on a Dodge Magnum. I eventually got to the point I could see the holes, then sacrificed a 24mm socket and welded 4 steel rods on it (same spacing as the filter holes). Hope it's my last 8 hour oil/filter change.

jmm98LS1

iTrader: (28)

......and this is why I use K&N oil filters, the nut welded onto the bottom makes life soooooo much easier.

bjamick

iTrader: (31)

most of the time when you spent the extra dollar it make life so much easier..

2001whiteSS6spd

This is what you want it will remove any stubbern oil filter.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/OIL-F...QQcmdZViewItem

joecar

Ditto on the pliers. Also available from AutoZone.