Factory engine oil filter like it was welded on

[thadri]

In the process of a 50 hour service oil change, drained oil and I can遞 get the factory oil filter off!! Tried a filter socket already, letting some PB catalyst soak in overnight, but seriously it逞ｴ like it was welded on in the factory!!! Help!!

 

[Peter 315]

They are on good and tight sometimes , you turning it the correct way ...

 

[thadri]

Been trying to turn counter clockwise assuming that is correct

 

[Peter 315]

YES...

 

[Peter 315]

Do you have a regular filter wrench also try both at the same time

 

[nbking]

Sometimes a big pair of channelocks, is the only thing, cause it will bite without destroying the filter. But there is the large screwdriver through the middle that should work.

 

[Code54]

I had the same problem on my Kubota- ended up using a BIG pipe wrench - worked great. Came right off. I BENT 1 filter wrench and broke a 2nd one before moving to the pipe wrench.
Good luck

 

[Fuddy1952]

Of course new filter smear a little oil on gasket. Factory sounds like they didn't do that.

 

[Fuddy1952]

You Kando anything with a pipe wrench! Sometimes a long pipe on handle!

 

[jaydee325]

letting some PB catalyst soak in overnight

PB is for rust/corrositon. I've seen the stuff swell o-rings. Maybe you'll get lucky and it will turn the rubber gasket to mush instead of swelling it up and making it worst!