could not change oil filter! *help* :<
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could not change oil filter! *help* :<
I did my first 5000 mile oil change on the evo yesterday. I used 5 quarts of 5w-30 mobil 1 for the first oil change to see how it goes, I might try amsoil next time. I also bought an oem filter from mitsu for 8 bucks.
When I went to change the oil I noticed a white filter (guessing it was aftermarket, it looked a little longer than the oem one)... couldnt get it off... tried a filter wrench (one of those flexible plastic bands that wrap around it) and couldnt get it off with that either. So I just left the filter on and put the mobil 1 in since I had already emptied out the oil.
Should I take it to a shop and have them take it off? Any advice on getting it off? (and don't say 'just try harder').
Also, there was a wire-like thing attached to my oil drain plug, I have an 05 MR so I'm guessing that was the oil temperature reader or something? Anyone know what that is?
When I went to change the oil I noticed a white filter (guessing it was aftermarket, it looked a little longer than the oem one)... couldnt get it off... tried a filter wrench (one of those flexible plastic bands that wrap around it) and couldnt get it off with that either. So I just left the filter on and put the mobil 1 in since I had already emptied out the oil.
Should I take it to a shop and have them take it off? Any advice on getting it off? (and don't say 'just try harder').
Also, there was a wire-like thing attached to my oil drain plug, I have an 05 MR so I'm guessing that was the oil temperature reader or something? Anyone know what that is?
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The way I've always done it is just hammer a big screw-driver through the filter, and use that to torque it off. Every stealership-installed filter I've had to do this. I think the instructions are something like "tighten for 1/2 turn after the O-ring seats", but usually I find that they're tightened like 5 turns after that point. Anyway, be careful doing this, try to hammer it in off-center so as not to damage the oil pickup in the center of the filter. YMMV!
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The wire is your sensor for the Oil Temp Gauge.
As far as the filter goes...and I'm not flaming you here because Ive done this in the past myself...make sure you're turning it the right direction.
The other thing you may want to try is using a different type of oil filter wrench as the strap type can tend to slip.
As far as the filter goes...and I'm not flaming you here because Ive done this in the past myself...make sure you're turning it the right direction.
The other thing you may want to try is using a different type of oil filter wrench as the strap type can tend to slip.
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Make sure you use the right tools. Otherwise just bring it to some local shops with your engine oil stuff with you, I guess they can do it for you for a couple bucks.
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The way I've always done it is just hammer a big screw-driver through the filter, and use that to torque it off. Every stealership-installed filter I've had to do this. I think the instructions are something like "tighten for 1/2 turn after the O-ring seats", but usually I find that they're tightened like 5 turns after that point. Anyway, be careful doing this, try to hammer it in off-center so as not to damage the oil pickup in the center of the filter. YMMV!
OP, go to the parts store and get the oil filter wrench that connects to a 3/8 ratchet and clamps when you turn it to loosen it.