Oil Filter Removal

[BMancin]

What type of Oil Filter Wrench is recommended for Fleetguard Filter removal on 03's



Thanks,

 

[Garry Verheyden]

I just use the nylon strap type with the 1/2" drive attatchment to it with no problems. (I first take the intake off the turbo for easier access)

Garry.

 

[JHardwick]

an air chisel :-laf

 

[Fireman]

I have a steel socket type, the same one that works on all the Dodge V8 filters. That and a 12" extension.



Fireman

 

[Vaughn MacKenzie]

I took the air hose off that goes between the airbox & turbo and removed it with a standard strap wrench. I use the 2002 and older Stratapore filters on mine 'cause the local shop doesn't have the '03 ones. They come off just as easy using the strap wrench.



Vaughn

 

[DHess]

On the '03, very easy with a band wrench working from underneath. The '99 , work from the top and take the intake hose off the turbo. Just don't over-tighten the pan plug or the filter.



Dave

 

[dieselpilot1969]

how big a strap wrench

 

[Badunit]

I use a socket type (plastic) and a few extensions. Geno's sells what looks like the exact same thing. Slow steady pressure and the oil filter comes right off. Try to go too fast and the socket slips.



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[lschultz]

I have not had to good of luck with that six in one. I got mine from Genos they give it to you when you buy a case of filters. I called them about the first one and they sent me another one pronto. But I cracked this one too I guess I just get them a little to tight. I went back to my ole steel socket cap. That six in one is a good idea but it just don't work for me.

 

[EBramwell]

I just use a typical banded oil wrench, and go through the plastic fender wheel. I just bend it up, it's just plastic and go strait through from the side.

 

[CATCRACKER]

genos adapter works awsome!

 

[Duck]

I used the Geno's 6 in 1 with about 12" of extension on the ratchet. Had to brace myself between the tire and the curb in my garage so I didn't spin myself around while trying to loosen it

If I had to do it again, I would have used more extension and a breaker bar.



I don't blame JHardwick for using an air chisel. You might laugh, but those things can be pretty tight. But, that horse has been beaten to death around here...

 

[CATCRACKER]

correct me if i am wrong. proper torquing of the oil filter is 3/4 turn after gasket on oil filter makes initial contact with filter housing. that is the way i do it and i also change oil when hot so as to get as much trash suspended in the oil so i can get it out of the crankcase. I have never had a problem with this tech.

 

[TImler]

Thats the way I've always done it too. The rubber ring on the filter acts just the opposite as metal. When hot, it "shrinks" making it easier to remove the filter. Be careful though, I've fried my arms more than once and had to look for my tools on the roof and in the backyard when done with the oil change.

 

[Prairie Dog]

I suspect Cummins puts them on w/o any oil on the rubber seal and thats what makes them so hard to get off the first time.

 

[JHardwick]

CATCRACKER,



the "air chisel" was a joke actully, duck caught it.



since that 1st change I have been able to change mine by hand.



oil up the seal real nice after you fill the filter, go 1/4 to 1/2 a turn past contact and the next time you change it, you can reach up off your crawler to unscrew it by hand ... ... ... ... no problem!