Damn oil filter
#12
RE: Damn oil filter
I wouldn't do that for two reasons: 1. You do not know if the new filter will bolt in...you might have damaged threads, 2. you probably need your car in operating condition to get home...
#13
RE: Damn oil filter
i disagree just for the following reason. you're not damaging the block, only the filter. the filter has aluminum threads- the block doesn't. as long as you don't put the screwdriver thru too high you will not hit the block/middle of filter and damage anything. if the threads are damaged- it's already happened. you have to get that filter off either way. i've done this and heard it done with hundreds of cars and never heard of a problem.
and yeah..i do agree that if you're not at home don't do this.
and yeah..i do agree that if you're not at home don't do this.
#16
RE: Damn oil filter
i dun think spearing it is all that great of an idea...lets say he does spear it with a screw driver or w/e and trys to turn it and it STILL dosnt budge, now hes got a hole in his filter which dosnt do him any good. an old filter thats stuck is better than an old filter with a hole...
#17
RE: Damn oil filter
if he spears it and it doesn't budge then it has to be welded and cut out either way so what would the problem be? are you guys speaking from experience here or just theoretical? you can never put a filter on tight enough for it not to be removable after speared. unless it somewhow fuses w/the block. even then it should twist off using this method.
#18
RE: Damn oil filter
ORIGINAL: ef4life
get a screw driver, spear the filter through and turn it till it comes off. it is messy but works
get a screw driver, spear the filter through and turn it till it comes off. it is messy but works
#20
RE: Damn oil filter
well i am not worried about anymore, cause i am going home on the 13th, so i can have it replaced when i am at home at my stepfathers shop i will do that when i et my summer tires put on. but the spearing idea does sound ok, but i am here with out a fullside jack or stands, so if it for somereason won't budge i would rather be in a shop then my drivway