fucking oil filter wont come off

[SampaGuy]

ive been trying to get the oil filter off the jetta for the last 45min. its stuck. i have the wrench that straps around and it still wont move at all, its fucking pissing me off :mad: :fire: :2up: :cussing:

anybody have any suggestions

[Wurm]

punch a big screwdriver through it and twist

[an0therh22]

are you twisting it the right way? lol

[EmminoDaGreat]

Get a big pair of channel locks, and do it. Or a screwdriver and stab it.

[Ltdnismorace]

punch a big screwdriver through it and twist

word, did this to my jetta yesterday

[SampaGuy]

i had to go have dinner with my family and now its dark outside ftl. im gonna try to get a screwdriver thru it with a hammer but its hard since i have like no space to work with. i got to figure this out tonight, i have to drive to work tomorrow morning

[SampaGuy]

are you twisting it the right way? lol

yes

[Wurm]

i had to go have dinner with my family and now its dark outside ftl. im gonna try to get a screwdriver thru it with a hammer but its hard since i have like no space to work with. i got to figure this out tonight, i have to drive to work tomorrow morning


someone didnt put oil on the filter when they put it on thats why its stuck

[jmmx258]

You really dont need a hammer. I bought the wrong filter wrench for mine so I couldn't get it off by hand. So I stabbed it and shoved it with the palm of my hand and it went right through lol

[SampaGuy]

finally done. +1 to everyone who posted


someone didnt put oil on the filter when they put it on thats why its stuck

yeah i know, its the first time i changed oil on it

[Sushi]

Tuff Guard Filters FTW its got grip tape around the filter so I can take those off with my bare hands.

[seksehowy]

happened to me while im under a J30...barely any room for 1 hand..let alone to squeese in the other with a screw driver and a hammer. and a nice oil shower afterward. lirl.

[Z U L8R]

the half moons that clamp tighter as you loosen with a socket wrench is the only way to go

[twinj]

Tuff Guard Filters FTW its got grip tape around the filter so I can take those off with my bare hands.

Thats is nothing new to me i always use that method. Then again that is the only filter i put in mine.

[scttydb411]

claw style that clamp/crush the can as you try to turn it looser until it breaks loose is the way to go. no filter will ever not come off w/ those no matter how tight it is.

[speedminded]

Sounds like we need to have a DIY oil change tech thread for the maintenance impaired.

1) Always wipe oil around the rubber gasket on the new filter.
2) Rotate new filter clockwise until it touches then give it a 1/4 turn more.

[SampaGuy]

i have the halfmoon wrench thing but i didnt have the space to get in there. the screwdriver method worked, though the can got ripped to pieces and now theres oil all over my hoses and wires in my engine bay...


Sounds like we need to have a DIY oil change tech thread for the maintenance impaired.

1) Always wipe oil around the rubber gasket on the new filter.
2) Rotate new filter clockwise until it touches then give it a 1/4 turn more.


i know that, its the first time ever i changed the oil in the jetta, i bought it last november. i dont know who did it last time.



Tuff Guard Filters FTW its got grip tape around the filter so I can take those off with my bare hands.

the grip doesnt do shit if the filter is stuck. once i got the screwdrivers in it i had to attach a 2ft breaker bar and it was still really hard to twist it.

[Benefit]

sr20 oil changes are gay , but u have a CA so idk

[Z U L8R]

zoom zoom zoom oil filters mataoon ^_^ did you used to work at buffalo's in roswell area???

[§treet_§peed]

lol when i try to take one off and it's stuck like that i get my big ass channel locks out.. then it's grip and turn...

[SampaGuy]

zoom zoom zoom oil filters mataoon ^_^ did you used to work at buffalo's in roswell area???

me? nah man, i use to work at the walmart on johnson ferry rd right by where i saw you lol. that was back in high school though.