C8 Corvette engine oil filter removal
Drifting
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I posted a thread in here less than a week ago about removing the oil filter with a filter socket and the socket was slipping. I had to go find another tool to remove it (3 prong thingy that tightens as you turn the socket wrench).
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Cap socket works fine for me. With previous cars I've found a piece of old bicycle inner tube does a good job of making it grip better.
A strap wrench will also work if the piece the strap attaches to is relatively thin.
A strap wrench will also work if the piece the strap attaches to is relatively thin.
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Anyone getting stuck in the middle of engine oil/filter change because can't remove filter at first oil change?
Team Owner
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I've come close to getting stuck, but a basic strap wrench has never failed me:
Melting Slicks
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LOOSEN filter first then drain & continue. I found putting a neoprene glove inside filter removal end cap keeps it from slipping.👍
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Some people have had problems getting the filter off using a wrench. Even with the best socket type wrench the problem isn't slipping. If the filter is tight enough the corners of the wrenching pattern on the filter will collapse is the filter is tight enough.
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First basic tip is to insure you turning the filter to the left. Yes, we've had a post here where the poster seeking advice was actually tightening the filter as opposed to loosening it.