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Factory oil filters
Got a question: I've purchased 4 new Explorers (2 in 2002, and 2 in 2005)
and each time getting the factory oil filter off has been a fight. I have a oil ratchet(?) tool that fits the FL-820S perfectly, but slips on the factory installed filters. The factory installed oil filters also have no markings upon removal...which usually takes about a half hour and many chewed up knuckles. Has anyone else had this experience with the factory filters? Al S. Poughkeepsie, NY |
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Alan E. Seelbach wrote:
> Got a question: I've purchased 4 new Explorers (2 in 2002, and 2 in 2005) > and each time getting the factory oil filter off has been a fight. I have a > oil ratchet(?) tool that fits the FL-820S perfectly, but slips on the > factory installed filters. The factory installed oil filters also have no > markings upon removal...which usually takes about a half hour and many > chewed up knuckles. > > Has anyone else had this experience with the factory filters? > > Al S. > Poughkeepsie, NY > > Do you smear a small film of oil on the filters neoprene gasket during installation? If not, try it next time, as it helps create a good seal and aids in disassembly. When I do my own oil changes I also pre-charge the filter with oil, at which time I run a film around the gasket with my finger. Most skip this step these days, but It's something an old timer taught me and I've always done it this way. In addition, you should only hand tighten the filter. No fancy filter-wrenches needed... Good luck, Steven |
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"Steven Hilgendorf" > wrote in message news > > Do you smear a small film of oil on the filters neoprene gasket during > installation? If not, try it next time, as it helps create a good seal > and aids in disassembly. When I do my own oil changes I also pre-charge > the filter with oil, at which time I run a film around the gasket with my > finger. Most skip this step these days, but It's something an old timer > taught me and I've always done it this way. > > In addition, you should only hand tighten the filter. No fancy > filter-wrenches needed... > > Good luck, > > Steven Yup, I do all the things you mention except pre-charge..but my question is about oil filters that were installed in the factory...it seems that they are slightly smaller in diameter than the FL-820S and most likely torqued on. Al S. |
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All the factory filters I have removed (and that is a LARGE number) have
been extremely tight - the guy putting them on must have arms like Popeye. For these, I use a strap wrench like this http://www.bennetts.com/tools/vehicl...ontentId=23854 along with a 1/2 drive ratchet and a suitable extension. "Alan E. Seelbach" > wrote in message ... > Got a question: I've purchased 4 new Explorers (2 in 2002, and 2 in 2005) > and each time getting the factory oil filter off has been a fight. I have a > oil ratchet(?) tool that fits the FL-820S perfectly, but slips on the > factory installed filters. The factory installed oil filters also have no > markings upon removal...which usually takes about a half hour and many > chewed up knuckles. > > Has anyone else had this experience with the factory filters? > > Al S. > Poughkeepsie, NY > > |
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Use the same wrench that fits the FL1A, Auto Zone or any good parts
house has them, less than $5.00 for a good one. Alan E. Seelbach wrote: > Got a question: I've purchased 4 new Explorers (2 in 2002, and 2 in 2005) > and each time getting the factory oil filter off has been a fight. I have a > oil ratchet(?) tool that fits the FL-820S perfectly, but slips on the > factory installed filters. The factory installed oil filters also have no > markings upon removal...which usually takes about a half hour and many > chewed up knuckles. > > Has anyone else had this experience with the factory filters? > > Al S. > Poughkeepsie, NY > > |
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As for changing the filter, apply a small amt of oil on the gasket, and hand
tighten only. Like I said, "hand" meaning one hand not both when you put that new one on. It won't fall off and you will not need any tools to remove it. wth "Alan E. Seelbach" > wrote in message ... > Got a question: I've purchased 4 new Explorers (2 in 2002, and 2 in 2005) > and each time getting the factory oil filter off has been a fight. I have > a oil ratchet(?) tool that fits the FL-820S perfectly, but slips on the > factory installed filters. The factory installed oil filters also have no > markings upon removal...which usually takes about a half hour and many > chewed up knuckles. > > Has anyone else had this experience with the factory filters? > > Al S. > Poughkeepsie, NY > |
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> As for changing the filter, apply a small amt of oil on the gasket, and
> hand tighten only. Like I said, "hand" meaning one hand not both when you > put that new one on. It won't fall off and you will not need any tools to > remove it with. If I remember correctly, most oil filters say something like "Turn until the gasket touches the seat, then tighten using just your hand 3/4 of a turn more" If I am totally wrong, I plead insanity. |
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