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Old 09-16-2009, 11:15 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Yeah, I had the same problem with my oil filter on my first oil change. I nearly broke the filter wrench before the thing broke loose. You don't need a gorilla to install a stinking filter.
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Yeah, I had the same problem with my oil filter on my first oil change. I nearly broke the filter wrench before the thing broke loose. You don't need a gorilla to install a stinking filter.

The easiest way to remove the (any) oil filter is to use a band oil filter wrench………$3-4.00 from a NAPA store. I’m sure any auto part store carries it! It looks like this………….

GA333B, Wrench, Oil Filter, Band w/handles (2 7/8" to 3 1/4" filter diameter)
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