Oil Filter Change

[jonkennedy]

will i need one of them special wrenches to take an oil filter off ?
i've seen people pierce with a screw driver and twist ...
recommendations ?

[Risocco]

I use one of these

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Oil-Filter-Cup-Wr ... _500wt_949

There are cheaper on ebay, just the first I searched for.

Alex

[jonkennedy]

I use one of these

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Oil-Filter-Cup-Wr ... _500wt_949

There are cheaper on ebay, just the first I searched for.

Alex

super

thanks

[Risocco]

Just make sure you get the right size one, measure your filter to avoid agro mate

Alex

[bensspares]

just hammer a screwdriver through the lower part of the old filter whilst putting a bowl underneath the filter and turn it anticlockwise,saves money and is messy fun

[jonkennedy]

just hammer a screwdriver through the lower part of the old filter whilst putting a bowl underneath the filter and turn it anticlockwise,saves money and is messy fun

what about getting the new one in and it being tight enough ?
by hand ?

[bensspares]

firm hand tight is good enough just check it doesnt leak at the gasket whilst the engine is running.

[jonkennedy]

firm hand tight is good enough just check it doesnt leak at the gasket whilst the engine is running.

u ROCK !

thanks man

[jxp]

Just one thing to be aware of with the screwdriver option (which I have used many times). My mate has his own garage and he often gets call outs to people whos filters just wont budge after trying a screwdriver....and no oil in engine to drive to a garage.....

[jonkennedy]

Just one thing to be aware of with the screwdriver option (which I have used many times). My mate has his own garage and he often gets call outs to people whos filters just wont budge after trying a screwdriver....and no oil in engine to drive to a garage.....

VERY good advice... never thoguht of the "what if it goes wrong" option

[bensspares]

you will be ok.iv done it many many times with no trouble.the worst case is removal of the filter head from the block and remove the remains of the filter on the bench.

[wasted]

I also use a screwdriver - but I do remember someone on here accidentally put the driver through too far and stabbed it through something electrical. Caused the hot oil to ignite I think! Just be aware of where you're putting things and you'll be fine. Alternatively one of the chainlink filter removal tools can be bought for about a fiver, and they're good. Halfords stock them.

[GT Matt]

firm hand tight is good enough just check it doesnt leak at the gasket whilst the engine is running.

Firstly, drain the oil into a suitable receptical. Take the sump bung and replace the copper washer with a new one. Once the oil has drained, wipe around the drain hole, refit the the sump bung and tighten but do not overdo it.

Now the filter. A pair of adjustable/water pump pliers will also easily remove the filter.

Once removed, clean the filter housing with rag so it is nice and shiny and make sure the old oil filter seal is still in the filter and NOT stuck to the housing.

Next, take your new filter, open your new oil, dip your finger into it and smear a thin film of fresh oil around the rubber seal on the top of the new filter.

Now fit the filter onto the engine and, once it goes tight, give it a good twist to tighten using both hands and this should suffice.

Now fill the ening with the fresh oil. Initially fill to the max mark then start the engine. Watch the oil pressure light and make sure it goes out. Once it does go out, leave then engine running for about 10 secs then turn off.

Now allow the oil to settle for about 30 secs (making sure the car is on level ground) and dip the oil level. ALWAYS WIPE THE DIPSTICK AND DIP, NEVER TAKE THE READING AS IT JUST COMES OUT OF THE DIPSTICK TUBE.

Top up unitl level is at MAX. Now run the engine and check for leaks - fingers crossed, all is well

[the edmundator]

As far as removing the old filter goes, I've never found any of the tools very helpful; you can usually remove a filter by hand, sometimes a grippy old chamois is useful for a bit of extra friction.

[fonzooorooo]

I've only ever had one that was REALLY stuck... I screwed a 6" G clamp up round/into the filter (which didn't puncture it, to avoid mess!) and gave that a tap with a mallet. Soon moved after that.