Use a filter wrench that self-tightens in the intended direction and wear
gloves. It's a pain, but can be done. I'm thinking of installing a filter
relocation kit for just that reason, as well as orienting the filter
vertically to avoid oil getting all over everything.
gk
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Dave
> Underwood
> Sent: Tuesday, September 01, 1998 1:56 PM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: Oil Filter Help
>
>
>
> Hi,
>
> I'm Dave Underwood and I wanted to lurk a little longer before introducing
> myself but I need a little help.
>
> I've got a fairly new 98 V-6 Dakaota and I planned on performing the first
> oil change today. After draining the oil, I tried to get the factory oil
> filter off but this thing just doesn't want to come off.
>
> It looks fairly easy to get to but so far all I've done is twist up my oil
> filter wrench and skinned up knuckles on both hands. Before I get the
> screwdriver and hammer out, I figured I'd better see if anyone
> else has had
> this problem. I'm assuming the filter uses normal threads and unscrews
> counterclockwise.
>
> To make matters worse, the truck is drained of oil and half way in the
> garage. Also, I just got a call that a disgruntled employee
> tried to erase
> a bunch of files and programs where she works so I've got to put the truck
> on hold until I go see what can be recovered there.
>
> I'd planned to have a better first post, but at least this will give me a
> chance to cool down before I really break something. ;^)
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Dave Underwood
>
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