@##$#ing oil filter is stuck,any ideals

If she'll wink, she'll screw!

 

and the moral of this story.....lube the seal before install and do not overtighten

 

"Idealy"

 

The problem with most filter wrenches in confined location is the damned handle hits things and you cannot grip and turn the wrench enough to loosen it.

My '91 S10 Blazer 4x4 has a remote filter mounted on the left fender, near the radiator with no acces from below. Even if I only tighten a filter only 1/2 turn after the gasket contacts the filter mount, it is difficult to remove it after 3000 miles . That is because the filter gasket will swell and will get tighter. The nitrile gaskets on most oil filters are designed to do that in order to prevent leaks. Jiffy Lube personel overtighten filter for two reasons 1.) They want to cover their ass to insure there will be no oil leaks. 2.) They don't want you change your own oil. Auto service and repair shops overtighten everything as part of their cover their ass policy.

I purchased three different sizes of band type filter wrenches and one of those will fit any filter. They have no handle but they have a small tab with a 3/8" square hole that will accept an extension for a 3/8" drive ratchet. I can use a long 3/8" drive speed handle or a extension and ratchet and stand beside the fender and remove the filter that is on my '91 Chebvrolet S10 Blazer 4x4.

The only company in the world that makes band type filter wrenches that can be used with 3/8" drive hand tools is K-D Tools ( http://www.kd-tools.com ) I used to see those tools in parts stores but not anymore. They may be only available for on-line purchasing.

The three sizes of 3/8" square drive band type filter wrenches that are available are:
K-D #2159 for 2-51/64 to 3-7/64" diameter filters
K-D #2380 for 2-13/16" to 3/16"
K-D #2029 for 3-7/16" to 3-3/4"

I use part #2159 band type wrench for an AC Delco PF52 oil filter or any other brand of filter that is the same diameter. Put the band of the filter removal tool as close to the gasket as possible before you start turning it with a ratchet. If you install any spin-on oil filter tight enough to prevent it from leaking, it will be still difficult to remove by hand without some sort of tool.

 

I usually punch a half inch diameter hole in one side, then do the same 180 degrees opposite side and slide a 1/2" diameter round rod about 25" long thru it and tighten it up a tiny bit then reverse my twist and back the filter out.
The filter is kinda junk at the punch thru part so you are commited to finishing off this buchery.
Never let me down, they always come off this way.
Aways had a few scary moments though trying this.

 

Needs more cowbell......

 

The only thing I have found that works on an over-tightened oil filter short of driving a screwdriver through it and getting oil all over the place is a Craftsman strap wrench. My dad bought me a set of them for Christmas a bunch of years ago and I kinda write them if as some gimic, but after using them I was sold...

 

Ok fellas let me end this before this outlaw shit get's out of hand.I went home that night after i posted this thread,got a little sleep and came back the next morning.I walked under the lift...grabbed a big ass hammer and beet the fucker in to a night mare.Stood back wiped off the greasey ass oil off my face and then spent the next 2 hours pinging the rest of the filter off with a chisel. Bottom line...It takes one hamber with a hammer and 2 more hours to remove a fucked up oil filter

 

a B.F.H works every time

 

I just put in a remote filter,problem solved. if it sticks i can take out a few screws,loosen two AN lines and put the whole filter adaptor in a vise.