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Old Jun 15, 2016 | 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by aklim
Anyone had problem with the K&N and the big nut at the bottom? I use that for the Vette and the Powerstroke. For the Powerstroke, you hand turn till it won't go and then crank till you cannot or it will leak

I'm having the same problem with the k&n's was driving me crazy they all leaked. Switched to a different brand no more leaks.

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Old Jun 15, 2016 | 06:26 PM
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My 2 vehicles didn't leak with any filter yet..
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Old Jun 16, 2016 | 12:05 AM
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When I last encountered a stubborn oil filter, I used a muffler gun and cut off tool.



































Just a few taps on the base and she spun right off.
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Old Jun 16, 2016 | 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Pete919
Just had the same problem on a used Jeep I bought. Picked up this tool from Harbor Freight. It worked great.
http://t.harborfreight.com/automotiv....google.com%2F
Kind of like the one I just bought on ebay. I haven't used it yet, but last year when I changed mine on my '91 it took a while to break it loose.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/TEKTON-5866-...0AAOSw-4BXYf4D
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Old Jun 17, 2016 | 06:19 AM
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Originally Posted by pezter22
Kind of like the one I just bought on ebay. I haven't used it yet, but last year when I changed mine on my '91 it took a while to break it loose.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/TEKTON-5866-...0AAOSw-4BXYf4D
When I ran into the super stuck one on my 87 I tried a set of pliers like that, didn't work.
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Old Jun 17, 2016 | 06:21 AM
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Tried these first and didn't do ANYTHING to the filter removal wise :
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Old Jun 17, 2016 | 06:22 AM
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Next I tried these and the chain thing did nothing but chew on the filter some while the jaws dented the filter and then the fingers bent on the jaws :
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Old Jun 17, 2016 | 06:23 AM
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This type is what finally worked but the filter was so mangled when it let go finally you couldn't even tell it was a filter anymore. I have that filter somewhere and will try to find it to show the effects

Anyways THIS is what you need to remove any oil filter it seems.
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This type is what finally worked but the filter was so mangled when it let go finally you couldn't even tell it was a filter anymore. I have that filter somewhere and will try to find it to show the effects

Anyways THIS is what you need to remove any oil filter it seems.
crowz, Where did you buy it. I'm tired of the band strap with a handle.
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Old Jun 17, 2016 | 03:47 PM
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If your are asking about the last one he posted, I have seen those at Sears and Harbor Freight.
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crowz, Where did you buy it. I'm tired of the band strap with a handle.
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Old Jun 17, 2016 | 10:00 PM
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5 Bucks at NAPA. Cool.
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Old Jun 18, 2016 | 06:37 AM
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FWIW, this is what i currently use for filter removal, and for me, it seems to work just fine. I might add, that I usually only remove filters that I've installed, and I only hand tighten per manufacturers instructions. pretty sure problems arise from improper installation - over tightening and not pre-lubing the rubber gasket. everyone will have their own favorite tool and procedure, so what ever works for you,



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Old Jun 18, 2016 | 10:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Joe C
FWIW, this is what i currently use for filter removal, and for me, it seems to work just fine. I might add, that I usually only remove filters that I've installed, and I only hand tighten per manufacturers instructions. pretty sure problems arise from improper installation - over tightening and not pre-lubing the rubber gasket. everyone will have their own favorite tool and procedure, so what ever works for you,



Ive never really had an issue with one I installed. The problems I run into are what a previous owner had done or I get stuck helping a friend remove one they cant get off.
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