JUN`R32 Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 Hey Guys and Gals What is the best way to remove the oil filter of a R32 gtst I have tried this stupid spinning clamp thingy, but it does not work too well as its a very tight squeeze and not alot of room, plus it doesnt really grip to well If anyone knows the best way to remove it please let me know........ Im worried if i try with my hand and get it off, when i put the new one in, it wont be as tight and could slowly fall off if anyone has done this with success then please let us know how... thanks heaps guys Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/141014-oil-filter-removal/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtrchick Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 You have a bit of room in the 32's, you could always get a claw tool, they are pretty good with a ratchet. But may anana try the old ways ie multigrips, screwdriver lol bit dodgy. And when you put an oil filter on its only meant to be done up with your hand anyway, as tight as you can. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/141014-oil-filter-removal/#findComment-2626238 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanyou Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 use on of those rubber gloves (the ones dentists use) should get it off heaps quickly Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/141014-oil-filter-removal/#findComment-2626287 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowie165 Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 $2 for 4 in the cooking section at your supermarket. Remove as much oil from the outside of the filter then use the jar opener. Going on is fine as you can hand tighten it enough using the 'tool'. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/141014-oil-filter-removal/#findComment-2627436 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godzilla32 Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 (edited) I found an awesome tool at autobarn i think it was (of all places) its a metal band style tool but with a threaded adjustor to tighten it once you have it slipped onto the filter. Works a treat. By the way your not supposed to tighten as tight as you can with your hand. You'll just have the same problem next time. Spin it till it grabs then nip it up just a little more, till its firm but not over tight. Check for leaks after you start the engine. Edited October 30, 2006 by Godzilla32 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/141014-oil-filter-removal/#findComment-2627659 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trex101 Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 I found an awesome tool at autobarn i think it was (of all places) its a metal band style tool but with a threaded adjustor to tighten it once you have it slipped onto the filter. Works a treat. By the way your not supposed to tighten as tight as you can with your hand. You'll just have the same problem next time. Spin it till it grabs then nip it up just a little more, till its firm but not over tight. Check for leaks after you start the engine. Oil filter is suppose to be hand tight, not torqued. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/141014-oil-filter-removal/#findComment-2629410 Share on other sites More sharing options...
djr81 Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 Clean the oil from the outside of the filter. Then go wash your hands (use some laundry detergent). Then grab it hard as you can and undo it. Important note: Do not over tighten your filter. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/141014-oil-filter-removal/#findComment-2629438 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtrchick Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 Well when you think about, you genrerally undo an oil filter with a ratchet right? So youd have to be realllly stupid to overtighten it with your hand or built like the hulk.... the thread does stop...... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/141014-oil-filter-removal/#findComment-2630745 Share on other sites More sharing options...
barnoon Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 Ive always been wondering why is it bad to overtighten the filter? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/141014-oil-filter-removal/#findComment-2630829 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerlinTheHapyPig Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 if all else fails you can bash a screwdriver through the filter, one sometimes has to resort to this if previous owner or mechanic overtightened it. there are a few different tools you can buy to remove filters, some work better than others. With my skyline i've never had to use a tool to get the filter off, but other cars i've had to. i just removed my hicas including the solenoid in the engine bay, and there is now more room to get to the oil filter! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/141014-oil-filter-removal/#findComment-2631037 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MANWHOR3 Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 Seriously, skip any tool. give the filter a clean and give cowie's suggestion a go. I do that too. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/141014-oil-filter-removal/#findComment-2631138 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixxxer Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 Take it to a mechanic and invariably they will weld the farker on. I tried everything to get mine off, including my filter wrench, which is now useless because I bent it so bad. Hopefully my mate will get it off with his wrench, otherwise its the screwdriver trick, if that fails, an oxy torch hehe. Fixxxer Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/141014-oil-filter-removal/#findComment-2631367 Share on other sites More sharing options...
djr81 Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 Well when you think about, you genrerally undo an oil filter with a ratchet right? So youd have to be realllly stupid to overtighten it with your hand or built like the hulk.... the thread does stop...... After the thing has been on the engine for a while the heat & vibration will tend to make it harder to remove. As an aside don't the K & N filters have a lug on the end that fits a 1/2" drive on your socket set? Also, the screw driver trick works, but remember there is no going back once you start. The metal skin of a filter is actually quite thin, so be careful. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/141014-oil-filter-removal/#findComment-2632775 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beer Baron Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 yeah, i've had to punch a screw driver through one before on a GTI-R. bitch of a thing. didn't have a hammer either, and the screwrivers was one of those cheap arse 2-pieces ones which lasted all of about 3 whacks with a massive socket in the palm of my hand. stuffed the screw driver. lightly damaged the socket. got oil everywhere. but got the bugger off! my advice is whilst it's bad to overtighten, it's worse to undertighten as an oil filter popping off makes a massive mess and may root your engine if your not quick enough to realise. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/141014-oil-filter-removal/#findComment-2632844 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtrchick Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 After the thing has been on the engine for a while the heat & vibration will tend to make it harder to remove.As an aside don't the K & N filters have a lug on the end that fits a 1/2" drive on your socket set? Also, the screw driver trick works, but remember there is no going back once you start. The metal skin of a filter is actually quite thin, so be careful. No idae about the K and N filters, i just use a genuine nissan one. AT work we have oil filter tools, so instead of using my massive guns of steel i just get a oil filter tool on a 3/8 rathcet and off she comes in a few seconds....alot less f**king around Yeah im not really a fan of the screwdriver thingo, leads to cuts if you arent careful lol And the deal with mechanics making them tight.... if a car goes out with an undertightened oil filter, comes back with oil leaks, then we get in the shit for it.... Its safer to NOT lose your job over something so trivial, when most people dont know where their oil filter is let alone how to change it. but yeah oh dont forget to make sure the seal from the old oil filter is not still on. otherwise oil goes everywhere and it gets messy. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/141014-oil-filter-removal/#findComment-2634409 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JUN`R32 Posted November 1, 2006 Author Share Posted November 1, 2006 thanks heaps guys will try it all that is mentioned soon Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/141014-oil-filter-removal/#findComment-2634577 Share on other sites More sharing options...
r33_taiju Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 yeah i took my car to the mechanic in my local are and asked him to do a oil change and to change the filter. anyways i got home and spoke to my naighbour whos and aircraft technician and he showed me how to do all the stuff myself. i went under the car to check the filter and it turns out that it wasnt replaced at all and that it was severely bent outa shape. it took me a solid hour to get it off. this mechanic is old and he really doesnt remember much about anything so i cant hold it against him Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/141014-oil-filter-removal/#findComment-2637475 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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