Removing Oil Filter for an Oil Change?
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From: Central VA
This is what I've been using for every oil change since it was new.
I put a protective cover over the B+ alternator bolt, so coming in contact with it has never been a problem.
I put a protective cover over the B+ alternator bolt, so coming in contact with it has never been a problem.
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From: The Great White North
Originally posted by Shovelhead
This is what I've been using for every oil change since it was new.
I put a protective cover over the B+ alternator bolt, so coming in contact with it has never been a problem.
This is what I've been using for every oil change since it was new.
I put a protective cover over the B+ alternator bolt, so coming in contact with it has never been a problem.
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From: Branchville, Alabama
See ya'll are smarter then me, I did it once, lost the 110 amp and a few days later lost the regulator portion of the PCM. All my lessons I learn from pratice 
Just offering fair warning, been there, done that
Just offering fair warning, been there, done that
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From: Calgary, Alberta
Originally posted by Haulin_in_Dixie
I keep seeing references to putting a plastic bag over the filter, the question comes up at to why. No oil leaks on removal, the level is down about an inch or so in the cannister, you would have to dump it to leak any, I never have a drip. Three different engines and they all worked the same, the commercial engine and filter is even lower than the Dodge.
I keep seeing references to putting a plastic bag over the filter, the question comes up at to why. No oil leaks on removal, the level is down about an inch or so in the cannister, you would have to dump it to leak any, I never have a drip. Three different engines and they all worked the same, the commercial engine and filter is even lower than the Dodge.
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From: Central VA
Originally posted by Haulin_in_Dixie
See ya'll are smarter then me, I did it once, lost the 110 amp and a few days later lost the regulator portion of the PCM. All my lessons I learn from pratice
Just offering fair warning, been there, done that
See ya'll are smarter then me, I did it once, lost the 110 amp and a few days later lost the regulator portion of the PCM. All my lessons I learn from pratice
Just offering fair warning, been there, done that
Ed
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From: Kansas City & Maysville, MO
Originally posted by Haulin_in_Dixie
I keep seeing references to putting a plastic bag over the filter, the question comes up at to why. No oil leaks on removal, the level is down about an inch or so in the cannister, you would have to dump it to leak any, I never have a drip. Three different engines and they all worked the same, the commercial engine and filter is even lower than the Dodge.
I keep seeing references to putting a plastic bag over the filter, the question comes up at to why. No oil leaks on removal, the level is down about an inch or so in the cannister, you would have to dump it to leak any, I never have a drip. Three different engines and they all worked the same, the commercial engine and filter is even lower than the Dodge.
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From: Greensboro, NC
I just got this filter wrench at AutoZone.
My local Sears didnt have it. Lifetime warranty
, made in China 
Got 3 gallons of Rotella T, now I just need the filter from Genos and I'll be all set for my first oil change.
My local Sears didnt have it. Lifetime warranty
, made in China Got 3 gallons of Rotella T, now I just need the filter from Genos and I'll be all set for my first oil change.
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From: College Station, TX
OK, so I got this strap wrench today, but for the life of me, I can't figure out how to use it. The strap is really stiff and I just can't tell how to use the sucker. 
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From: Wet Coast, Canada
Originally posted by Haulin_in_Dixie
See ya'll are smarter then me, I did it once, lost the 110 amp and a few days later lost the regulator portion of the PCM. All my lessons I learn from pratice
Just offering fair warning, been there, done that
See ya'll are smarter then me, I did it once, lost the 110 amp and a few days later lost the regulator portion of the PCM. All my lessons I learn from pratice
Just offering fair warning, been there, done that
Well ok Filter wrench against + alt bolt = large shower of sparks,dead resistors and rectifier in alt and 130amp fuse in the under hood fuse box
Worst part was
I KNEW BETTER
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From: Montana
I have a set of oil filter sockets for the ones that don't come off by hand. Have a pattern that looks like the ribs on the bottom of the filter with a 3/8'' drive.
Set of five covers almost every oil filter made and costs about $20. Not so necessary on a Cummins but sure come in handy on compact cars where there is very little room.
Set of five covers almost every oil filter made and costs about $20. Not so necessary on a Cummins but sure come in handy on compact cars where there is very little room.
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From: Corpus Christi, Tx.
All of us Humongous Channelock users have gotta be VERY alert where the jaw of that wrench is when gripping that filter! That alternator hot bolt is in JUST the right spot to hit the wrench.
I read on both TDR and DTR, of the many sad stories of suddenly dead alternators and PCM regulator problems after an oil change.
I guess I really lucked out the first couple times not realizing just how close that alternator hot bolt was to my channelocks!
The swivelling handle, metal band type filter wrench I originally bought (like SHOVELHEAD has a pic of) won't fit on my 97 as the metal hoop won't detach to go around the filter. I can't get the hoop under the filter because the steel automatic transmission cooler lines are in the way...
The gallon ZipLock bag over the filter is great as I have to slightly tip the full filter to get it to come out of its hidey-hole because of those aforementioned hard coolant lines in the way.
Bottom line?... the socket drive nylon strap wrench looks like the ONLY way to go if you can find one! I can guarantee, when I run across one I will surely snap it up!
Keith
I read on both TDR and DTR, of the many sad stories of suddenly dead alternators and PCM regulator problems after an oil change.
I guess I really lucked out the first couple times not realizing just how close that alternator hot bolt was to my channelocks!
The swivelling handle, metal band type filter wrench I originally bought (like SHOVELHEAD has a pic of) won't fit on my 97 as the metal hoop won't detach to go around the filter. I can't get the hoop under the filter because the steel automatic transmission cooler lines are in the way...
The gallon ZipLock bag over the filter is great as I have to slightly tip the full filter to get it to come out of its hidey-hole because of those aforementioned hard coolant lines in the way.
Bottom line?... the socket drive nylon strap wrench looks like the ONLY way to go if you can find one! I can guarantee, when I run across one I will surely snap it up!
Keith
