longtubes and oil filter
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.
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.
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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
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 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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
http://www.amsoil.com/StoreFront/images/g2198_300px.jpg
Last edited by Juicy J; Jul 18, 2009 at 04:49 PM.
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!!!
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!!!
