removing oil filter?
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removing oil filter?
Ok I feel pretty dumb asking so bear with me, I did check the facts and do several searches with no results so now I feel even dumber.
What is the best way to remove the oil filter on a 95? Do I have to remove the elbow? If so how many bolts (are there any underneath that can't be seen?)?
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What is the best way to remove the oil filter on a 95? Do I have to remove the elbow? If so how many bolts (are there any underneath that can't be seen?)?
Thank you!!
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well I guess the previous owner decided to torque the hell out of the filter. and the filter seems to be too tall because I can't get my filter wrench on. The filter is pressed against some plug and some lines on the other side.
Sorry for the rediculous question, but thanks for answering!!
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Originally Posted by Tibbys96Z
well I guess the previous owner decided to torque the hell out of the filter. and the filter seems to be too tall because I can't get my filter wrench on. The filter is pressed against some plug and some lines on the other side.
Sorry for the rediculous question, but thanks for answering!!
Sorry for the rediculous question, but thanks for answering!!
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Originally Posted by Mahjik
Poke something like a screwdriver through the upper part of the filter and use that to twist it loose.
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Originally Posted by Mahjik
Poke something like a screwdriver through the upper part of the filter and use that to twist it loose.
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It sounds like someone may have used an oversized filter on it...taller than OEM. The one time I tried one it was kind of a bitch too. But at least I didn't torque it down.
In this case, it might be just as easy for you to pull the elbow to make it easier to get that one off. I've done the screw driver through the filter too, but without the elbow, a standard filter wrench or strap-wrench might also work.
In this case, it might be just as easy for you to pull the elbow to make it easier to get that one off. I've done the screw driver through the filter too, but without the elbow, a standard filter wrench or strap-wrench might also work.
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While we're on this subject, I just used a WIX filter on mine and it's taller, so it is not possible to use a filter wrench. Nippondenso and Mobil 1 filters are shorter so they are easier to get out. Guess I'll just have to do some training to make sure my hand is strong enough to get it out (starts searching for more ****).
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Maybe some rubber/latex gloves will help improve the grip. I use the old fashioned hand method as well. I also use them Atkins rotary filters aka OEM Mazda and never had an issue with removal.
edit: I was actually worried the first time I removed the filter fearing that I'd spill oil everywhere. Unlike my civic, the FD oil filter is angled down so that it drains back into the engine I still have yet to be able to change my Civic's oil w/o spilling
edit: I was actually worried the first time I removed the filter fearing that I'd spill oil everywhere. Unlike my civic, the FD oil filter is angled down so that it drains back into the engine I still have yet to be able to change my Civic's oil w/o spilling
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the that was on there was a valvolene filter. I had to cruch it to get it out. I'm replacing it with a mobil 1 filter which is tiny!
QUESTION: I found a little rubber O ring under the oil filter. It was just laying in the bottom of the thing the oil filter screws onto. It is broken, but I don't know if this is from the old filter or something that is needed....????
QUESTION: I found a little rubber O ring under the oil filter. It was just laying in the bottom of the thing the oil filter screws onto. It is broken, but I don't know if this is from the old filter or something that is needed....????
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on that note... i now always check filters when i take them off to make sure they didn't leave the ring behind on the engine. when you put a new one on over it out pops the o-ring and there goes your oil. probably only happens every 1000 changes with a substandard filter, but worth checking. owner of the garage i work at got me in the habit.
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my hand barely fits in there, I can barely grip the filter. It's ok I like it tight
Anyway, I got the new filter on and put 4qts Mobil 1 in there. I'm so used to changing the oil in my Z28 that I started to put in a 5th. Got me thinking I should go ahead a ask the next stupid question....How much oil?
I have the car up on ramps right now so I don't think I could get an acurate reading on the stick. I don't want to risk anything so I'm asking...
Anyway, I got the new filter on and put 4qts Mobil 1 in there. I'm so used to changing the oil in my Z28 that I started to put in a 5th. Got me thinking I should go ahead a ask the next stupid question....How much oil?
I have the car up on ramps right now so I don't think I could get an acurate reading on the stick. I don't want to risk anything so I'm asking...
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5 is fine. But then again, I'm R1. Also, I use the Mobil 1 M-110 filter, which is the MX-6 filter. It's taller than the M-109 (I think) RX-7 filter. I figure, larger filter = more filtering area. *shrug*
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The filter is the M-108 I think. It is a tiny little thing. I'll just have to trust Mobil 1 on that I guess. I'll have to read about the R1; I don't know how they are different. My car does have a Petit streetport if that makes a difference on the number or quarts?
Does the oil pump kick on when the key is turned to on? If not, I guess the oil filter just stays dry for a few seconds after it is started?
Does the oil pump kick on when the key is turned to on? If not, I guess the oil filter just stays dry for a few seconds after it is started?