DieselDennis

Man.

I changed the oil in this thing and it wasn't easy. I can see the oil filter plain as day, but actually reaching up in there enough to turn it? Hit my hand on everything. Maybe if I was left handed it would be OK.

I used my big channel lock pliers to help get the old one started off. Didn't fit well, but got it started. I put the new one on by hand and just tried to squeeze and turn real hard.

What does everyone else use to change the oil filter? I imagine there is a "socket" that will go on the end of the filter. That plus a couple of extensions and a universal joint might do the trick, maybe.

I want next time to go better than this time.

otto457

Easiest is just a band wrench with a swivel. Like this, well not this size but you get the idea>
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...u=SPM201551978

SRH

this ^^^ ha jk, (thats not me, its from google)

I used an oil filter wrench the first time i ever did the oil change myself. after that tighten since i tighten the filter myself it comes off with some decent amount of force, but not a whole bunch that i need the wrench. Since we are not suppose to have the filter super tight that we cannont take it off.

A&M F150

Use a K&N filter with a nut welded on it.. Makes it really essy

eclark53520

Do whatever you need to in order to get the one off.

Do not tighten filters with a wrench unless you have a torque wrench and torque it to specifications. I have always hand tightened as much as possible, then backed it off an eighth or quarter turn. That way it seals up good and comes off easy next time.

This is why i refuse to let shops do my oil...they just crank them bitches on there as hard as they can get them so they have no possibility to leak. They couldn't care less how easy it comes off next time.

picaflor

yes, it does in those hard to reach places.

rcbaldwinjr

A screwdriver through the filter. Works, but can be messy.

ACTIV68-69

I've been using a K-D 2029 for years and wouldn't mess with anything else. It is similar to the one linked above BUT doesn't have its own handle which sticks out to the side and makes it unusable in tight spots. The K-D 2029 is driven by a 3/8 extension so you can get into tight spots with your universals and extensions.

I find that in tight spots it is often hard to get the new filter to turn a full 3/4 revolution after gasket contact w/o a little assist from the wrench.

SchuLace

We have a filter wrench that is pretty much a big pair of pliers. it works fine.

For my moms car, we have a socket that basically fits over the end of the filter and will turn it off.

zachlow

Not sure what your truck your talking about for a truck. My 99 F150 has the filter right behind driver fog light. Turn wheels to right, sit on ground, put wrench on and there ya go. Makes it pretty easy.