Okay I have a 2000 f150 v8 5.4l engine this first time changing my oil i've read alot of ways to get it off screwdriver method being the very last thing I do. Razor method i cant get all the way around it, wd40 didnt help. Now im thinking of buying one of thoes sockets that go around then end but not sure if it'll fit or if ill even have enough room. Its a petty tight spot. Anyone with a this truck have any advise?


behind the wheel well.




This one is from the front..

 

I've found that if you turn the front wheels it will give you more room to work. In the past, I've had to resort to driving a screwdriver through the filter to get it off many times on vehicles I purchased or friend's cars when they couldn't get a filter off. I don't know if there is room for this technique on your truck. I doubt that the wrench you describe will work if the filter is stuck too tight.

I use a standard band type filter wrench on mine.

 

Okay thanks

 

This one fits any filter and in almost any position. It requires a 1/2" ratchet handle. Slip the strap over the filter, wind it up tight and turn it with the ratchet. Works great on other things that doesn't have to be round that you need to twist. This one is available at Lowes.

 

What is it called and are you familiar with the position of my oil filter?

 

I use one of these on my truck.

 

Is it in the same spot as mine?

 

There were only two locations it would be mounted.

Most are on the block like yours and mine.

Some had a remote filter located behind the front bumper.

If yours is a 2 wheel drive then take heart in the fact that you have more room to get at the filter than my 4x4.

You may also want to try oil filter pliers.





I don't have room for these on mine though.

 

Mines 4x4. Dis you get it from the front?

 

Get under and look awhile at the space you have to access the filer and what tool to use.
Been changing filters at every 6k oil change for the last 11 years on an 02 4x4.
There is no problem using the pictured one with the Red handle.
When you put the new filter on, use some oil to lube the gasket and don't tighten the filter on so tight.
Lubing the gasket does two things, stops the seal from setting fast to the adapter housing and provides an extra hydraulic oil seal.
Turn by hand, to firm, plus about another quarter turn with the strap wrench is enough.
.
The problem is more in the 'head' than doing the job.
From the time I get the wrench on the filter to twisting off by hand is about 5 min. at the most.
Good luck..

 

I use a wrench similar to the red handle wrench on my 2002 4x4. I don't bother to put oil on the filter gasket because oil is already on the engine surface from taking the old filter off. I tighten as tight as I can with my hand. I turn the steering to the left to make more room.

 

That looks like an orange can of death (Fram) on there - don't put another one on. Get a Motorcraft filter.

 

 

PLEASE don't go after it with a screwdriver! You'll simply end up with a torn-up oil filter case, and worse off than before you started.

Get a strap-type wrench, one like Patman posted, or THIS ONE for $7 at Sears. (This is the one I've had for years, and it has never failed me except for my ATV where it simply won't fit.)

And YES, use your finger to put some clean oil on the new filter grommet. Don't count on the surface already being oily.

Andy