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i'm a moron when it comes to anything handy. I just changed my own oil on the C8 last week. Filter socket is the answer. Bought in a multipack from Harbor Freight. Absolutely zero issues, and nothing I do ever has zero issues.
Mine came right off on MY24 with 1402 miles on the clock using a filter cap wrench like posted earlier. It really was not that tight to begin with I was shocked. Seems like the first oil change on any thing new the shop gorilla installed it.
Yes counter clockwise. Where did the OP go? Hopefully the filter was removed without towing it in. I tried the screwdriver method about 30 years ago on a Pontiac Grand Prix that I just purchased. I ended up tearing the filter to pieces and had to have it towed to a mechanic shop with a hoist. They were able to remove it. I would never recommend the screwdriver method.
Thanks all for the quick replies.
As I am standing below looking up at the filter I am trying to turn it clockwise.
Band Director - that looks like a great solution!
I do not think there is enough room to punch a screwdriver through the housing unless I remove the shear panel. Sort of afraid to try that. If it does not work, I could be really screwed, I think. That sucker is on there realy tight and I think the canister would give way befor it breaks loose I don't know?
Maybe there is a benefit to using the free oil change and let the dealer deal with the factory tight filter??????
Mine came right off on MY24 with 1402 miles on the clock using a filter cap wrench like posted earlier. It really was not that tight to begin with I was shocked. Seems like the first oil change on any thing new the shop gorilla installed it.
It's not always that simple! why some of use suggesting buying a filter wrench that bits into the sides. Have had my quality wrench that fits on the bottom if the metal filter just round the prats the are supposed to provide the force needed.
Recall the issue I had with my 2017 Grand Sport, in that case with the side pan drain plug! Will use Pics:
Having changed oil in my 2014 C7 Z51, thought my 1st change (required at 500 miles) will be easy. Brought my 1/2 (not 3/8) ratchet, long extension and 6-sided socket ready as I had in the 2014 to reach the side pan plug from underneath the finned oil cooler. Ops the Grand Sport cooler was longer and that did not work. (If you look achefully. you can see the side drain plug dripping and the longer finned engine oil cooler blocked access using a long extension as worked for my 2014 C7 Z51!) No room to fit even my smaller 3/8 inch drive ratchet or breaker bar with 6-sided socket between cooler and plug. So tried a 12-point box wrench. It was rounding the edges of the hex on the cheap GM drain plug. Even had a flare nut wrench. It too was rounding the cheap GM plug hex. What to do??? Wound-up using and old plumbers wrench putting my 6-point socket in the jaws! Fortunately, that turned the plug! Turned out there was a brown material on the plug threads. Some cheap made in China faux lock tite gone bad??
In my "How To Do Oil Change PDF I recommended getting a 6 point box wrench BEFORE YOU START THE JOB JUST IN CASE. Bit hard to find. Snap-On has one for ~$50 I found one for $15. Same thought get a filter wrench that bits in the sides of the filter to remove. The socket type (I have several) is fine to put on the new one BUT MAY NOT WORK REMOVING THE OLD!
Sad to say, if you don't even know which way to turn it maybe having a dealer accomplish is your best bet...
Waiting for the OP to come back and own-up to his mistake. Factory installed oil filters can be gorilla tight but the right tool and CCW direction will get them off.
Waiting for the OP to come back and own-up to his mistake. Factory installed oil filters can be gorilla tight but the right tool and CCW direction will get them off.
I'm a little shocked that he didn't try it counter-clockwise after it wouldn't budge going clockwise, first, BEFORE, he asked CF for advice. Especially, given the unforgiving nature of social media...
I used an oil filter socket and long handled socket wrench for added leverage and simply turned CCW and had not issues removing mine during a recent oil chnage...
I used an oil filter socket and long handled socket wrench for added leverage and simply turned CCW and had not issues removing mine during a recent oil chnage...
If the filter isn't too tight those wrenches will work for removal. But if it is Gorilla tight then the oil filter serrations will "strip", especially if the housing material is light gage.
If the filter isn't too tight those wrenches will work for removal. But if it is Gorilla tight then the oil filter serrations will "strip", especially if the housing material is light gage.
Not in my experience...I've had good success with filter sockets even with the filter coming tight from the factory...It all depends on the quality and fit of the cup you select...
I've had good success with filter sockets even with the filter coming tight from the factory...It all depends on the quality and fit of the cup you select...
I've had tight fitting high quality cast filter sockets strip the filter. It isn't just the socket, the filter gets to a point that it can't take the load and deforms. And it isn't just from the factory. If the filter was previously installed too tight and without oil on the seal it can deform before the socket can remove it.
I've had tight fitting high quality cast filter sockets strip the filter. It isn't just the socket, the filter gets to a point that it can't take the load and deforms. And it isn't just from the factory. If the filter was previously installed too tight and without oil on the seal it can deform before the socket can remove it.
OK...
Like I said, find a quality filter socket that fit well and you'll be fine even with factory tighten filters...I'll keep using what been working for me on all my cars....
Job done. I needed the claw type tool to break it LOOSE.
I WAS TURNING IT THE CORRECT DIRECTION!. Standing below looking up reverses the perspective and viewed CW but was actually tuning the threads CCW.
Thank you all for the help.
Job done. I needed the claw type tool to break it LOOSE.
I WAS TURNING IT THE CORRECT DIRECTION!. Standing below looking up reverses the perspective and viewed CW but was actually tuning the threads CCW.
Thank you all for the help.
Yep, some who show the socket type tool have not had the experience where the sheet metal filter just distorts and it slips! As I mention fimd for putting on a new filter.
I saw the wrench the C8 Tech used that had me look for quality (expensive) filter wrench that bites into the sides of the filter and the more torque needed the more it bits! I have several that do that BUT with right angle handles. On my street rod have little room to use but enough to get a 1/4 turn if needed.
Recall years ago on a car that had access, had to use the large screwdriver and hammer through the filter to get it off! Messy and no room in the limited access hole in the C8 Vette. That is why I mention IF going to change your own oil buy a quality filter wrench 1st. Like the Old Boy Scout Motto, "Be Prepared" - just in case!
Job done. I needed the claw type tool to break it LOOSE.
I WAS TURNING IT THE CORRECT DIRECTION!. Standing below looking up reverses the perspective and viewed CW but was actually tuning the threads CCW.
Thank you all for the help.
I guess since I just got up my brain isn’t working. No matter how you are looking at the filter just imagine a clock/watch face on bottom of the filter & turn counter clockwise.
I've had the filter deform using a cap style on a duramax filter that I put on, duh. It does happen. I used a large cloth band type tool to get that one off with a 1/2" ratchet attached. It was a mean one but no one to blame except me who probably installed it dry and no oil on rubber seal. The diesel oil changes were the messiest things to deal with. That and the fuel filter once a year. Reason its gone and I am back in a gas burner 1/2 ton.
Like I said, find a quality filter socket that fit well and you'll be fine even with factory tighten filters...I'll keep using what been working for me on all my cars....
Same here tadda, been using the cup-type filter wrenches for years on a # of different vehicles and have never had an issue.
Like I said, find a quality filter socket that fit well and you'll be fine even with factory tighten filters...I'll keep using what been working for me on all my cars....
Agreed! I've never had a problem with the appropriate size and flute ALUMINUM filter cap socket. However, the stamped steel filter wrenches are trash! I'll stand on that hill alone if I have to 😂
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Waiting for the OP to come back and own-up to his mistake. Factory installed oil filters can be gorilla tight but the right tool and CCW direction will get them off.
