HOW TO GET A OIL FILTER OFF?

I TRIED AND TRIED MY DAD PUT IT ON SO TIGHT WE CANNOT GET IT OFF.. NOW ITS DENTED AND ALL MESSED UP NE SUGGESTONS?HOW TO GET A OIL FILTER OFF?
loop a rubber belt through a box end wrench, tighten the rubber belt around the oil filter by rotating the wrench, keep rotating the wrench counter-clockwise until the filter collapses and twists off...





HOW TO GET A OIL FILTER OFF?
a band wrench is useful, but lacking that i would go to a messy idea that works. take along screw driver and a hammer. force the screw driver through both sides of the filter and pull on the screw driver to get the filter to move. i have used this method in a lube shop a few times over the years.
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as above I've used a screw driver before.. its messy but works.. Just make sure your going the right direction. things look different when your under the car.


Also when installing the new filter HAND TIGHTEN ONLY 1/4 of a turn after the gasket comes in contact with the motor. Make sure you get the old gasket off or you'll have more trouble.


good luck


Tim
just like the other guy suggested - drive a screwdriver through it. If you punch it few times, it will go in. then just turn. it will be messy though. And remember - don't tighten the new one too much - just using your hand, it will spare the effort for next oil change
if you dont have a filter wrench then put a drain pan underneath then drive a screwdriver through the filter to get some leverage on it to turn it.


This will be pretty messy so be prepared to clean up a spill
You're going to throw it out so denting it s okay. Try a clamping filter remover and it should come out. And when you put the new one on, just hand tight and another 1/4 turn with the wrench.
Okay...this could get messy...but the best way I have found is to put a chain type oilf filter wrench on it and just keep tightening down till it breaks free...or stick a screwdriver through it if you have room and twist it.
use a filter wrench or jam a screwdriver in the side of the filter and twist it off...you're gonna throw the filter out so don't worry about messing it up
there is a hard rubber type filter wrench that works better than a metal type. it has a sliding strap that grips any surface. i got mine at home depot but other stores may have them.
Drive a screwdriver through it and twist it off with the screwdriver.
I'd let the pros take care of it....... I wouldn't get myself all dirty w/ this.
R U Kidding, use a filter wrench