This oil filter suxs

[danorthface]

Originally Posted by Black08SEV6

The idea is to NOT destroy your filter. I mean, what IF you gave up and had to take it somewhere.

A band wrench and sandpaper, thats all it takes. If it slips (with a band wrench) you arent muscling enough. If you are muscling it, and the handle bends in the direction you are prying, THEN its on too tight.

stupid question....you are turning it in the counter clock-wise direction, right? I know I know, but i've done dumb shit too...just outside looking in...

I've never had an oil filter I couldnt get with a band wrench or filter pliers. Not even the big mofo on a diesel truck (the vibration causes them to get really tight - think impact gun).

have you changed an oil filter in an I4 camry? Band wrenches don't fit. My instructions i gave is how I got my oil filter unstuck from factory. If you read around, the next best thing without purchasing expensive wrenches is the screwdriver method. I think my way is fairly safe in comparison.

[TOYTECH25]

i have replaced many i4 oil filters they do suck when its the first oil change i like using filter plyers they 19 out of 20 times they work when they dont there are a few tricks under my sleave but it will take a long time to explain i universal oil filter wrench that has a spring tensioner helps alot many times
GOOD LUCK i bet thats what the assembly line guys say when they put these filters on at least be glad yours is not the new V6 they are worst

[TRD VVTi]

Originally Posted by TOYTECH25

i have replaced many i4 oil filters they do suck when its the first oil change i like using filter plyers they 19 out of 20 times they work when they dont there are a few tricks under my sleave but it will take a long time to explain i universal oil filter wrench that has a spring tensioner helps alot many times
GOOD LUCK i bet thats what the assembly line guys say when they put these filters on at least be glad yours is not the new V6 they are worst

i like to reed funnee run on sentenses that dont make a lot of cents n hav a many more spelling airs too

[DrewsCam]

Originally Posted by Black08SEV6

The idea is to NOT destroy your filter. I mean, what IF you gave up and had to take it somewhere.

A band wrench and sandpaper, thats all it takes. If it slips (with a band wrench) you arent muscling enough. If you are muscling it, and the handle bends in the direction you are prying, THEN its on too tight.

stupid question....you are turning it in the counter clock-wise direction, right? I know I know, but i've done dumb shit too...just outside looking in...

I've never had an oil filter I couldnt get with a band wrench or filter pliers. Not even the big mofo on a diesel truck (the vibration causes them to get really tight - think impact gun).

Yea I am turning it the right away, thats not a stupid question once you get upside down right and left change lol. But yea I will not be damaging the filter because I gave up yesterday and I can still drive the car. If I damage the filter and it doesnt come off then the car will have to be towed. I will try the sandpaper trick when I get home.

As for Fram filters Ive always used them, can you explain why they are bad? and thats what most auto stores have around by me.

[gene112601]

i use this piece im 200% u will take off any filter with this hand

i use Mobil Filter part # M-103

[fdexclpl]

Originally Posted by gene112601

i use this piece im 200% u will take off any filter with this hand

i use Mobil Filter part # M-103

I tried that one. It didn't work.

[CharmCityES]

we call those the claw....very effective....just hook it up to a 3/8ths extension and ratchet and your good to go

[gene112601]

im using that piece for over 6 year never had problem.. filter out right away!

[touringcamry]

The first oil change was bad! I went through 2 strap wrenches, 2 cap wrench, and a plier type...only the cap type could work.

Here's what I finally worked out:
Take the box for the new oil filter and tear one side into 1 inch wide strips. Take 2 or 3 of those strips and put them in the filter cap so that the 1" wide part faces the drive hole and you have some part of each paper-board strip on the drive face. Now take that cap with paper-board and shove it on the end of the filter as tight as you can. That paper should take up any slack and prevent the cap from slipping.

How you get the filter out of the cap is on you.

[streetxdreamer]

u guys talking about the i4 or v6? I had no problems getting the filter off on my gen 6 v6.

[DrewsCam]

Originally Posted by streetxdreamer

u guys talking about the i4 or v6? I had no problems getting the filter off on my gen 6 v6.

4cyl

[09SILVASE]

Originally Posted by gene112601

i use this piece im 200% u will take off any filter with this hand

i use Mobil Filter part # M-103

This tool and a breaker bar, should work.

[eledan]

Originally Posted by gene112601

i use this piece im 200% u will take off any filter with this hand

i use Mobil Filter part # M-103

I use something similar, except it has rubberized fingers for grip. Even my puny girly arms can take off a filter with this tool.

[cynglgi]

straight up i was watching my cousin do his, and he just got a flat head and stabbed it. when it was in he turned it and it came loose.

he said now when he puts in new oil filters he tightens it but not so tight that you cant remove it with the oil wrench.

iono just a suggestion if you feel a bit barbaric