This fucking oil filter

"Biggus Dickus (RevsBro)" (NKlein) 04/09/2016 at 20:37 • Filed to: None

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The heavy artillery (strap wrench) has come out.

jimz > Biggus Dickus (RevsBro) 04/09/2016 at 20:48

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clearly you’ve never had to remove the oil filter off of a front-wheel drive GM 3800 V6.

PorkchoPlissken > Biggus Dickus (RevsBro) 04/09/2016 at 20:52

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So damn frustrating when it should be something so simple. I do like wrench off filters, like K&N. Of course you still have to be able to get to the damn thing

Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo > Biggus Dickus (RevsBro) 04/09/2016 at 21:04

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A souvenir from my time in Germany. Mine accepts a 3/8" ratchet. I bought a number of Hazet wrenches and tools whilst I was stationed in Germany in the late 80s.

dogisbadob > Biggus Dickus (RevsBro) 04/09/2016 at 21:12

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What kind of car is it?

The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock > Biggus Dickus (RevsBro) 04/09/2016 at 21:13

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That is why I like Subarus. The oil filter is so easy to change.

Brickman > Biggus Dickus (RevsBro) 04/09/2016 at 21:14

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Its like they design an engine and never think that it has to go in a vehicle.

Biggus Dickus (RevsBro) > dogisbadob 04/09/2016 at 21:15

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‘96 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0L I-6.

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > Biggus Dickus (RevsBro) 04/09/2016 at 21:16

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My oil filter is right on top of the engine and takes all of ten seconds to change.

Biggus Dickus (RevsBro) > PorkchoPlissken 04/09/2016 at 21:16

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I use a K&N on my bike and the wrench off feature is really convenient.

Biggus Dickus (RevsBro) > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 04/09/2016 at 21:18

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My E92 M3 is like this. Nice and easy to get to.

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > Biggus Dickus (RevsBro) 04/09/2016 at 21:28

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You just have to avoid dripping all over your engine bay when you remove it.

FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 04/09/2016 at 21:51

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My Subarus are like this, but they finally got smart and put that oversized pan under it so you can screw it off then just wait a second for it to drain and flip it over without making a mess.

DipodomysDeserti > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock 04/09/2016 at 22:16

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On that engine. The EJ255 have them on the bottom in between the exhaust manifold. PIA if they're on too tight as you can put a wrench on them.

hike > Biggus Dickus (RevsBro) 04/09/2016 at 22:36

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Well that seems to be a goofy placement.

My all time least favorite oil filter was my grandfather’s 03 Toyota Avalon. The car sat a lot so the filter was on well over 12 months. This wouldn’t be such a big deal, but the filter on the 3L V6 Toyota used at that time was on the front cylinder bank right below the exhaust manifold, so it was hot and damn near impossible to get a good grip on.

iSureWilll > Biggus Dickus (RevsBro) 04/09/2016 at 23:04

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If strap wrench won’t work and there is enough room, these have always worked for me.

brianbrannon > Biggus Dickus (RevsBro) 04/10/2016 at 15:29

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I wish there was a way to know for sure if it’s dummies overtightening filters or not lubing the gasket or both.