Oil Filter, Most Effective Way To Take It Off...

Bedi · Post by **Bedi** » Tue Mar 29, 2005 10:24 pm

what is the most effective way to take it off....

mine has become 'impossible' to remove (by hand and with the wrench) so what other ways can i go about getting it off?

jezmk4 · Post by **jezmk4** » Tue Mar 29, 2005 10:58 pm

i take it its not a genuine VW one then?

try hammering a nail into it

then using the nail to turn it

or a screwdriver

david burton · Post by **david burton** » Tue Mar 29, 2005 11:42 pm

which model? the 16v ones have a hexagonal end to them so you can stick a big spanner on it.

other than that - try to get one of those "grip" things from B&Q - the levers with a loop of plastic on em - made for old people to open jars etc! anyone know what i mean?!

and a tip for when you put the new one back on - run a ring of oil around the seal with your finger before screwing it back on. but you might already know that!