changing oil filter '98 5.7 4wd

**MrShorty** · 06-09-2007, 11:47 AM

I just have to ask if there's a better way. I just finished an oil change on the burb (3rd one I've done on it), and there's got to be a better way to get the oil filter off (that doesn't involve removing the front driveshaft or the exhaust pipe). On previous attempts, I used a traditional oil filter strap wrench to bread it loose, but it was always a pain. This time, the strap wrench just get it started, so I ended up using a pair of channel lock pliers. If I was a cussing man, I would have done a lot of that, too. Of course, putting the filter on isn't as big of a deal, because you don't need to tighten it real tight.

What do you use to get at that stupid oil filter?

**unplugged** · 06-09-2007, 12:27 PM

I spell it: M E C H A N I C
That way I don't have to bust a knuckle and hassle with the hazmat issue.
It is a tad lazy, but it would be bad enough to have the oil around the house, and I can't imagine dragging it to the local recycler. Maybe if I had one of those cool shop lifts with an oil drain container on wheels.

**Cableguy** · 06-09-2007, 05:20 PM

Yep farm it out. LOL Unless your doing some specific project, for $30 I let someone else crawl around under there too.

**ras** · 06-09-2007, 05:51 PM

i feel your pain I have had to change the oil on my moms 2002 seville sts several times and it pretty much takes an act of god to get the thing off. lol

**84fiero123** · 06-09-2007, 08:02 PM

I use a strap type wrench that has no handle, it has a place for a 3/8” ratchet or extension.

Works great an if need be you can even put a swivel in.

**MrShorty** · 06-10-2007, 12:18 AM

Is this the kind of thing, 84fiero? (Lisle 63500 in case the link fails) http://shoptoolsshoptools.com/shopexd.asp?id=154

**84fiero123** · 06-10-2007, 07:29 AM

Originally Posted by MrShorty

Is this the kind of thing, 84fiero? (Lisle 63500 in case the link fails) http://shoptoolsshoptools.com/shopexd.asp?id=154

No mine is a metal band type clamp but that looks like it does the same thing.

I forget where I got mine, some of my tools are old and have been picked up over the years at everywhere from NAPA to Snap On, to Wally World.

Where ever and what ever does the job.

**84fiero123** · 06-10-2007, 07:36 AM

Here is the beauty that I have.

http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...seBVCookie=Yes

Nice part about this one is it can be slipped all the way to the base of the oil filter and then get a good grip right up there were you need it. Then you can put as many extensions on it as you need to get down where you can use a ratchet.

Oh ya, that is the one I have, by KD tools.

**MrShorty** · 06-11-2007, 12:14 AM

And model 2029 fits smaller filters, though I would have to verify that it would be small enough for an ACDelco PF52 oil filter (anyone know off the top of their head how big around that filter is?).

**DeputyDave** · 06-22-2007, 03:52 PM

I have both filter wrenches described here plus a few more, besides using the strap one that attaches to a ratchet I have also had great success with a cap style, it fits on the base of the filter attach a ratchet an off it comes, and no cussing.