DIY Oil Change process

[Tobert]

Another useful tip I learned growing up:

When you encounter a filter that's on too tight, rather than going immediately for the wrench, do this:

- wrap it with a shop towel to help you grip
- put slow, steady pressure on it - it'll move very slowly

What's happening when you over-crank it on removal is you cause the rubber seal to bunch up and just make it harder. Slow, steady pressure gives the rubber time to reacclimate and slip around. I've had to hold on for minutes before, but have gotten filters off that the 'ole screwdriver trick wouldn't touch.

[nfpgasmask]

Thanks Tob, and what about putting the new filter back on? Just hand tight, right? No Superman tightness needed?

Bart

Another useful tip I learned growing up:

When you encounter a filter that's on too tight, rather than going immediately for the wrench, do this:

- wrap it with a shop towel to help you grip
- put slow, steady pressure on it - it'll move very slowly

What's happening when you over-crank it on removal is you cause the rubber seal to bunch up and just make it harder. Slow, steady pressure gives the rubber time to reacclimate and slip around. I've had to hold on for minutes before, but have gotten filters off that the 'ole screwdriver trick wouldn't touch.

[Joe_Black]

Always hand tight, the gasket will take care of the rest.

If you go with the Mobil-1 filter you'll find them exceedingly easy to remove as they incorporate an actual o-ring instead of a flat gasket.