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Originally Posted by 2046AM
ok, so i followed your directions to a "t". but i can not get the filter cover off. i have broken 2 of the 65/14flute oil filter wrenches, i have the plier style but i dont want to mess up the plastic and i cant get them in there any ways due to the swing arm and the radiator being right there. i have no oil in my truck, and i need to get this done prior to work tomorrow morning, the closest auto parts store is an hour and a half away. i think the person who owned this beast before me over torqued it when they put it back on, someone please help!!!  |
It does sound like it was overtightened. How are the filter wrenches breaking? Do you have a Walmart or anything like that close by? Without seeing it in person, I can't offer any suggestions for getting the housing off. Worst case scenario, just fill it up with oil and change the oil filter next time. How many miles are on your truck? If you're past 15K miles, I wouldn't think twice about just skipping the filter this time. Maybe do your next change at 3K miles if you're not comfortable with that?
