You Have To Be Kidding Me!
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Started with what I always used, the big open circle type wrench that closes around the filter when you push the handle. Destroyed that.
Went to the store and purchased the filter cup that fits on the bottom of the filter, used a 3/8 ratchet and crushed the filter.
Eventually ran back up to the store and bought the filter wrench that resembles channel locks. That did the trick, with unbelievable muscle!
Went to the store and purchased the filter cup that fits on the bottom of the filter, used a 3/8 ratchet and crushed the filter.
Eventually ran back up to the store and bought the filter wrench that resembles channel locks. That did the trick, with unbelievable muscle!
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I've done the screwdriver punch a few times over the years, with about a 50% success rate. The other 50% I ended up with just a shredded filter that was even harder to get off.
My method of choice anymore is a rubber strap wrench. Craftsman makes them; not sure who else does. They are like the band clamps, only with a heavy rubber strap instead of a metal band. The friction of the rubber makes all the difference in the world. Getting the strap tight can be a pain though depending on what kind of access you have. Haven't looked at mine yet to see if it will fit; it was the only ticket for overtightened filters in my ford.
Anybody know the purolator filter size offhand (hemi)?
My method of choice anymore is a rubber strap wrench. Craftsman makes them; not sure who else does. They are like the band clamps, only with a heavy rubber strap instead of a metal band. The friction of the rubber makes all the difference in the world. Getting the strap tight can be a pain though depending on what kind of access you have. Haven't looked at mine yet to see if it will fit; it was the only ticket for overtightened filters in my ford.
Anybody know the purolator filter size offhand (hemi)?
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Update, I did my first one last night, and my filter was ridiculously tight as well. The craftsman rubber strap wrench (large size, the red one) was the perfect ticket. Still took a lot of muscle to get it loose, but at least there is ample room to use it. Much better than my f150 was in that regard. On another note, don't try to pull the old filter through the gap in the rear (towards the rack and pinion), you'll end up with a big mess. Take it out through the big gap towards the front. Don't ask me how I know.
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Update, I did my first one last night, and my filter was ridiculously tight as well. The craftsman rubber strap wrench (large size, the red one) was the perfect ticket. Still took a lot of muscle to get it loose, but at least there is ample room to use it. Much better than my f150 was in that regard. On another note, don't try to pull the old filter through the gap in the rear (towards the rack and pinion), you'll end up with a big mess. Take it out through the big gap towards the front. Don't ask me how I know.
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Some people just don't get it!
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I do just as your brother does. Let THEM change the oil and filter. With the coupons and dealer discount an oil change with filter, fluid check and top off costs about $30 bucks. A well spent $30 IMO. Tire rotations included when indicated. Just to easy for me.
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A friend of mine sells the MagnaFine engine and transmission filters and I wanted to install them since he has a lift. It took three of us taking turns to get that factory oil filter off. Finally had success with the channel lock style pliers. The gasket was stuck to the engine and you could tell it was put on dry and probably over torqued. If you plan on doing your own oil changes. You may want to have the first one done by a shop or dealer. And then make sure they don't put it on to tight. I can get any Dodge Forum member 25% off Magnafine filters if you're interested. Just PM me.
To check them out go to this link.
http://www.bossproductsusa.com/products.html
And a big thanks to drober30 for the heads up on this problem. We were ready for it.
To check them out go to this link.
http://www.bossproductsusa.com/products.html
And a big thanks to drober30 for the heads up on this problem. We were ready for it.