i second the above post. if ever you have trouble removing an oil filter spear it and twist..

 

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...

 

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.

 

I have damaged the threads on the block once...and yes, with the filter...but it was on a dodge

 

lol at a dodge...

 

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...

 

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.

 

It sounds like a good idea except if it doesn't work your pretty screwed since you will have a massive oil leak. I don't think you have to worry about damaging the threads because the treads only go in about an inch or so into the filter so as long as you spear it towards the back you shouldn't have a problem. I'm gonna have to ask my teacher about that tactic, its the first time i've heard of it but sounds good.

 

i do it all the time, it works and i have never had a problem, and it comes off every time

 

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