The impossible oil filter change: GRRRRR

[zibo2002]

So I scored a great deal on Edge fully synthetic 0w-40, bought 10 quarts and 2 filters for $70.

This is the first time changing the oil on my TDI for ME, and I watched the you tube to be sure of everything. I change the oil in my diesel van and other trucks cars, no problemo.

So I jack it up, drop old oil and go to unscrew the filter housing cap and am at a standstill. I tried the filter wrench with the handle that tightens down as you crank, only to find it is too big and they didn't have a smaller one. I tried a pipe wrench and it really doesn't fit well in confined space and the jaws are at their max and slipping on the cap. I measured it with a caliper to find it is 74, so I bought a 74/76 filter cap fitting tool and it just slides.

I started this yesterday evening and it's POURING rain out now, so I'm pretty frustrated at the moment.

Any tricks or tools I should try? Any help appreciated!

I use this http://www.amazon.com/STEELMAN-0613...1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage


exact fit works every time .

 

[tjsean0308]

I've never had a problem with Wix (also sold as NAPA Gold) or Mann filters. I suggest throwing that Purolator in the trash, if you haven't already.

Right here is your solution to this pickle. NAPA should have you covered Oreilleys carries some wix stuff as well for another local option to get you a filter quickly.

 

[jokila]

If you are going to spend money on a strap wrench you will still be tight on space, but it will work. Here is what works best:

http://www.metalnerd.com/cat05.htm

Look for part number MN7614 on the page.