oil filter wrench?
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Originally Posted by OhioLariat
In how many vehicles made in the last 15 years have you been able to get two hands on a filter? 
Andy
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I can
I'm pretty sure Galaxy doesn't have a problem either
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Originally Posted by OhioLariat
..... if you can get your hands on it, perhaps. In how many vehicles made in the last 15 years have you been able to get two hands on a filter?
Andy
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My 4x2 was a PITA, but my 01 screw, which is lifted 6", is so easy. I just reach up and grab it
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OhioLariet, will that socket type filter wrench fit the ford filters? The two I tried at auto store would not fit onto the motorcraft filters which have many more indentations than any other brand. Thanks,
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On my 03 FX4, after trying to get the filter off by going underneath and up through the driver's side between the tire and the engine, I've found that removing my front OEM skidplate is much easier to access the filter. It's right there. 6 / 10mm bolts and the skidplate is off. I've got my oil changes done to about 20 minutes now. 
There is no way I could get 2 hands around the filter. Now, there's no need after removing the skidplate, pretty easy job IMO for anyone who has a similar set up on the old body style trucks.
Are the 04+s really that much of a PITA???
There is no way I could get 2 hands around the filter. Now, there's no need after removing the skidplate, pretty easy job IMO for anyone who has a similar set up on the old body style trucks.Are the 04+s really that much of a PITA???
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Originally Posted by rmeidlinger
I always put a light coating of silicone caliper lube or silglyde on the base gasket. my filters always come off with one hand.
the very best method I have found for taking off really stuck filters is to wrap the filter with several wraps of coarsed grit emery cloth that comes in rolls about 1.5 inches wide. generates tremendous gripping and turning force and doesn't collapse the filter. Of course you must have a strong grip and at least average arm strength.
the very best method I have found for taking off really stuck filters is to wrap the filter with several wraps of coarsed grit emery cloth that comes in rolls about 1.5 inches wide. generates tremendous gripping and turning force and doesn't collapse the filter. Of course you must have a strong grip and at least average arm strength.
Never thought about an alternate lube. Good idea!
The emery cloth is a good tip, too. Might have to try that.
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Originally Posted by John Patterson
OhioLariet, will that socket type filter wrench fit the ford filters? The two I tried at auto store would not fit onto the motorcraft filters which have many more indentations than any other brand. Thanks,
Don't know, John. I just found that in a search. I use a universal wrench similar to the one I posted earlier.
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my 97 i can grab my oil filter with 2 hands 
i think my F-150 is the easyest oil chage ive ever done...ever the filter is out in the open and the drain plug is right there....The worst car ive ever done an oil chage on was like a 96 caviler...i had it on a lift and it still took me 20 mins to get the filter out!!! had to stick my arm like alll the way up the engine and bend it 6 differnt ways then some how get some TQ on the oil filter!!! what n the hell were they thinking?!!
i think my F-150 is the easyest oil chage ive ever done...ever the filter is out in the open and the drain plug is right there....The worst car ive ever done an oil chage on was like a 96 caviler...i had it on a lift and it still took me 20 mins to get the filter out!!! had to stick my arm like alll the way up the engine and bend it 6 differnt ways then some how get some TQ on the oil filter!!! what n the hell were they thinking?!!
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Originally Posted by OhioLariat
Yeah, yeah yeah. 
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Sorry, I had to throw that in there. That was a pic of the 98 5.4. My kids 98 4.2 is underneath but it's not that bad to change. The worst one here by far is 01 5.4L - That one will get yuh cussing. You barley have enough room to weave on hand in their. Then when you manage to get the damn thing off , you make a hell of a mess getting it out of there .. It sucks ..