When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
TexnOr, if you oil that gasket completely,you should not have any problems getting that filter off.I had that problem happen to me twice,both on vehicles that i purchased that was pre-owned.Two different mechanics told me the same thing,the oil filter gasket was not oiled before the filter was installed.