does anybody know an easy way to remove the oil filter. I know they sell adapters for wrenches but they didnt have any at AZ and napa was close.i tried wrapping a belt put it wouldnt budge.
It's messy .. put punch through it with a screw driver and then use the screwdriver handle to pry it loose ... Do you live someplace that has no Wal-Marts?
the nearest wal-mart is like 7 miles away and right now i dont have a ride.i will try that tip though.thanx
Buy the new Fram filters with the black stuff on the bottom that looks like spray-on bedliner. Put it on just finger tight, then it will come right off later without the screwdriver. I think the instructions for tightening is on the filter, something like turn until the rubber touches metal, then 1/4 turn tighter. It really is not very tight, but never heard of one coming off afterwards.
when i had first got my comet it had been sitting for 15 year so when i went to change the oil the first time i could not get the filter off not matter what i tried i tried a screw drive through it but as turned it it just shreded, by the time i was done there was nothing but shreaded warp ring of metal around the threads i end up having to get my freinds dad to come over and weld someing to the adapter and twist that out.
Except that Fram filters suck, and are probably among the worst you can buy. From now on, just do it the right way by using an oil filter wrench. They are not expensive. And I have heard of oil filters coming loose and even falling off. They need to be quite snug, but not too tight...if that makes any sense...
FRAM SUCKS?!?!? If so, what is a good filter? I have used FRAM since...ALWAYS! I got 285,000 miles on a 1983 280ZX (then sold it) with Fram. 180,000 on a 1997 Sentra (then sold it) with Fram. I thought Fram was the industry standard. By the way TL, you going to make it to the Owensboro KY meet end of July? If so, see you there.
I usually buy Motorcraft or Puralator, I have never had a problem with Fram filters but have heard stories from engine builders that say they are no good, also my Jeep Liberty states in the manual DO NOT USE FRAM OIL FILTERS ON THIS VEHICLE. I have heard that the bypass valve in them are to restrictive or fails to work when needed and starves the engine of oil. I'd just stick with Motorcraft, they just look better on a Ford anyway.
Motorcraft "looks better on a Ford" in what way? Just because a manufacturer suggests to NOT use Fram is reason enough for me to start using something else. Never heard any flak against Fram until today.
http://minimopar.knizefamily.net/oilfilters.html http://minimopar.knizefamily.net/oilfilterstudy.html
DMH I read most of the filter study, and was very suprised at the results, but upset that a "best of show" was not presented. I have already had 3 beers, so I cannot/will not attempt to rate the best filter based on his data. You say motorcraft. Why, and why not some other brand? Nothing personal, but I have always believed that the oil filter and oil-change interval are the difference between a 60k engine and a 300k engine, and want to have the best filter (and oil) in my cars and trucks. A similar question...What is the best oil, or is there as much of a distinction between oils? I have had friends who worked for Yamaha, and recommended Castrol 20w50 for all engines, but for my Mav I use 30wt. I use 10w30 for my Hemi pickup, and I think similar for my Supercharged Bonneville, but always Castrol. Tried Synthetic Castrol, but for the triple price, decided to go back to just plain old "oil" in all cars. Any suggestions? One more thing...what about Lucas oil additive...is it worth the effort/cash? The little gear-crank display is entertaining when you are in line at the parts store, but is the "stickiness" actually a benefit? How about for transmissions? I think I ran out of room for questions. I will wait my turn, or wait for another similar thread.............
I just stick with Ford branded plugs and filters ... no rhyme or reason ... although a mechanic once told me Ford engines run best with Motorcraft plugs ....
