EG Civic oil filter removal help needed

**DRCVIC** · 20-02-2005 11:05 AM

ok, so i've drained the oil n everything, now the oil filter is givin me issues....

i have an oil filter wrench (the type with the chain) i dont really knjow how to use it, but even so the driveshaft is in the way?

tried gettin a monkey wrench onto it but the driveshaft is in the way even more for this tool, its givin me the shits somethin severe!

anyone got any hintsd? or i might head to k-mart and get a belt type oil filter wrench?

gotta get this done in the next couple hours!
DRCVIC

**Weq** · 20-02-2005 11:21 AM

ive had success with the belt type. u only have a small amount of room to move, so it takes 4-5goes to get her loose. get the metal one, with a loop/band that u turn at the bottom to tighten/loosen.

**SINISTR** · 20-02-2005 11:29 AM

hey dude,

drive shaft is in the way? thats interesting... im having a guess you are trying to get to the filter from the top of the engine right?

I was changing oil on my gfs car last night, she has a B18C in her EG, and i had to get to the oil filter from underneath the car.

So maybe jack the car up - make sure its SECURE - and crawl under the car and try undoing it that way. Im thinking your oil 'wrench' is a little big for the application.

this is what I use for oil filter changes: ah sh*t - i cant even attach anything

**SINISTR** · 20-02-2005 11:31 AM

Originally Posted by Weq

ive had success with the belt type. u only have a small amount of room to move, so it takes 4-5goes to get her loose. get the metal one, with a loop/band that u turn at the bottom to tighten/loosen.

yup - thats the one I use!

**flipmods** · 20-02-2005 11:36 AM

If the drive shaft is in the way then I would assume he is coming from the bottom of the car.

Anyway I use a oil filter remover that attaches to my 1/2 inch rachet and has 3 claws that adjust to any size filter might cost a bit to purchase but if you live near Hurstville you can borrow it. Anyway try wraping it with sandpaper then turning it as the sandpaper will grip into it so it wont slip out of your hand. If tht fails you can hammer a screwdriver through it and then turn it, A bit messy but before getting my filter remover that option always worked when a friend would come over with one stuck.
Good luck.

Originally Posted by SINISTR

hey dude,

drive shaft is in the way? thats interesting... im having a guess you are trying to get to the filter from the top of the engine right?

I was changing oil on my gfs car last night, she has a B18C in her EG, and i had to get to the oil filter from underneath the car.

So maybe jack the car up - make sure its SECURE - and crawl under the car and try undoing it that way. Im thinking your oil 'wrench' is a little big for the application.

this is what I use for oil filter changes: ah sh*t - i cant even attach anything

**DRCVIC** · 20-02-2005 12:36 PM

went to k-mart n got a oil filter remover, all good

thanks for the sugestions

DRCVIC

**z3lda** · 20-02-2005 01:42 PM

jsut use ya hands.....its not on that tight to start off with.

**bennjamin** · 20-02-2005 03:38 PM

Originally Posted by z3lda

jsut use ya hands.....its not on that tight to start off with.

not correct and not advised to attempt !

IF you are changing the oil filter via normal routine , there is a small amoutn of hot oil sitting inside the filter- ready to pour over your hands and face etc ! And, the oil filter sits on at a decent amoutn of force- not TIGHT , but alittle hard to remove with bare hands ans oil and other elements will hinder the grip .

Use a good claw grip with a 1/2 inch ratchet or a belt type tool etc !!!

**DRCVIC** · 20-02-2005 06:18 PM

yeh using my hands the first thing i tried!and yes there was a bit of oil in there! but the car now runs alot smoother, i dunno how long it had been since the oil was changed but it was THICK and BLACK, reminded me alot of wet tar that the road workers have in the buckets ready to pour on, yuk!