http://www.autozone.com/autozone/acc...uestid=2261586

im not gonna lie i use this and it works every time

 

channel lock way would be best, I have never had luck with the 3/8" ratchet style filter tools.

 

^^^ This is my absolute favorite type of filter wrench. Soooo simple.
http://www.google.com/products/catal...ed=0CEsQ8wIwBA

 

channellocks then hand tighten the new one. dont forget to put oil on the rubber gasket

 

Channel locks, pliers, screwdrivers, rubber bands... geez.. Why not just get yourself an oil filter adapter tool. It has a 3/8" fitting where you can put your ratchet or extension on it. or use one of these,

http://www.amazon.com/Worlds-Best-Un.../dp/B000UD0CTQ

 

I would advise against the screwdriver, you'll be really screwed if you couldn't get off after you stab it and wreck it. My brother used that method on his P10 Primera once and he hit the oil feed and broke it off the engine and had to wait weeks for the right part. That tool in the link in post #17 looks like what you need. Make sure it will fit before you buy it though, I got a cheap filter tool in a kit and it's not big enough to get round the filter.

 

These are my two favorite tools. The first one was what I was referencing in my first post.

 

Channel locks works best. Grip it, turn it, and take it off. Works everytime

 

I use the first one posted personally. Works great, and fits in tight spaces where channel locks wouldnt.

 

this is my favorite kind. sears also has the same type.

 

well im sure ill be the first to say it, why did you use incredible hulk strength to install the oil filter haha, use the normal oil filter wrench tool its a round band piece of metal with a handle on the end just slip it over it, use some leverage to tighten the grip on it and then with a little force should start spinnin loose. Good luck man

 

apparently half of you didn't read the full post... I didn't install the oil filter I just bought the car and was doing the first oil change.

Bought an oil wrench from autozone... if that doesn't work then I'll use the amazon link from TommiM

 

I've got several tools for filters. The one I like the best is a metal strap that tightens around the filter. You use it with a 3/8 ratchet.

BTW, I don't follow the hand tighten advice. The last time I did that on a 4G63 I had a leak. I rather fight to get it off than lose the oil.

 

well excuse me man my bad, looks like the previous owner goofed on it, to help loosen it up spray some wd40 on the oil filter...whatever might be corroded around the filter to keep it on the housing the wd40 should loosen it up so it should start spinning. Dont use the screwdriver trick. Either the slip on style oil filter wrench, or at some auto part stores they sell these "alligator clips" there handles that look like the size of bolt cutters, and they have teeth that look like an alligator mouth on the other end there bent at an angle, get one of those go underneath, make sure u get a good grip and turn it slowly. Oh btw, when you do get it off clean all around that area, to make sure no debris gets in your oil system, or else youll be kickin your own *** when its time for an engine rebuild. good luck there wiz.

 

Do NOT use WD-40. That product is not designed as a lubricant to get into the threads and aid in loosening them. If you are going to be going that route, I recommend using PB Blaster as it has been tested time and time again that you don't have to use as much strength to remove the item you are trying to remove.

Make sure that when you are under the car, you are turning the filter in a counter-clockwise rotation. What I use that has always worked is an oil filter removal that is like a threaded cap that you push onto the oil filter. This device can be used with a 3/8" socket drive and you can attach a cheater bar (pipe that can fit over the handle) and gain extra torque. Try that.