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hot_rod · 08-24-2016, 04:24 AM

....What brand of filter, that is... any "off-brand" filters giving these problems?

I have stuck with AC Delco and never had any problems....but I'm the only grease monkey that has ever changed filters.

GossipSquirrelJelena · 08-24-2016, 04:46 AM

Were you turning it in the right direction?

Spurshot · 08-24-2016, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by GossipSquirrelJelena

Were you turning it in the right direction?

Stick with better filters. K&N has a hex on the end, STP, Mobil 1, Wix, Bosch, NAPA Gold, and others have a heavier can and better media. Stay away from the AC Delco E type. Use the best filters and oils if you plan on keeping the car.

I avoid AC Delco standard filters except in a pinch. The filter media sometimes fails before synthetic oil change intervals.

POWERFREAK · 08-24-2016, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by DonM

Exactly, you should need NO tools to INSTALL an oil filter

Yup... The only time i need tools is to remove a factory installed filter... They are always too tight.

JamesMyBoy · 08-24-2016, 06:56 AM

Happened to me a couple of years ago... After deforming the filter housing, I got pretty mad and called the dealer up to come and fix their mistake. They came and got the car and even put the new filter on and put my oil in for me. This is in a pretty small town however...

AG1LE · 08-24-2016, 07:28 AM

This is the kind you need

vinman · 08-24-2016, 08:12 AM

I use this, takes it off every time!!

drew peacock · 08-24-2016, 09:32 AM

i had the same problem..

3/4 turn once u feel the filter grip and that's it..plus a film of oil on the gasket..

ChibiBlackSheep · 08-24-2016, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by POWERFREAK

I have one of these...works great for those filters installed by the Incredible Hulk.

http://www.lislecorp.com/divisions/p...s/?product=379

YES! I use this on my vehicles. It works great.

ChrisBlair · 08-24-2016, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by hot_rod

....What brand of filter, that is... any "off-brand" filters giving these problems?

I have stuck with AC Delco and never had any problems....but I'm the only grease monkey that has ever changed filters.

Boldface is the root cause- the GM techs crank it so there's no leaks

POWERFREAK · 08-24-2016, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ChibiBlackSheep

YES! I use this on my vehicles. It works great.

Yup, just used it the other day for the factory hulk installed filter on my durango. The jaws on the tool started tearing the filter apart by the time it started to loosen.

PalmerGA · 08-24-2016, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by DonM

Exactly, you should need NO tools to INSTALL an oil filter

Yup. Snug it up, then 1/4 turn more - by hand only.

JerTM · 08-24-2016, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Spurshot

Stick with better filters. K&N has a hex on the end, STP, Mobil 1, Wix, Bosch, NAPA Gold, and others have a heavier can and better media. Stay away from the AC Delco E type. Use the best filters and oils if you plan on keeping the car.

I avoid AC Delco standard filters except in a pinch. The filter media sometimes fails before synthetic oil change intervals.

That's odd, the thousands of oil changes I have done and witnessed using the AcDelco filter and none have had the element come apart. It must just be anecdotal from one guy in the industry. I have however replaced several engines due to the Amsoil oil change interval. The oil may last that long, but it definitely let's the crud buildup and stay in your engine.

TrevinE · 08-24-2016, 06:53 PM

This will be the best solution of all. no slip, no scraped knuckles, 1/2" drive, and the ability use any length of extension you need. I had very similar issue recently when my neighbor brought one of the over. Piece of cake.

08-24-2016, 04:24 AM	#15
hot_rod Drives: 2010 2SS RS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 1,222 View My Garage	....What brand of filter, that is... any "off-brand" filters giving these problems? I have stuck with AC Delco and never had any problems....but I'm the only grease monkey that has ever changed filters. __________________ "Never argue with a fool, onlookers may not be able to tell the difference." - Mark Twain "Never argue with an idiot, they drag you down to their level and beat you with experience" - Unknown

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JamesMyBoy Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Eastern Nebraska Posts: 454	Happened to me a couple of years ago... After deforming the filter housing, I got pretty mad and called the dealer up to come and fix their mistake. They came and got the car and even put the new filter on and put my oil in for me. This is in a pretty small town however... __________________

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AG1LE Drives: '14 1LE Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 2,435	This is the kind you need Attached Images

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vinman The BBOMG fill-in husband Drives: 2015 2SS/RS 1LE AKA V1LE Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Elmira, NY Posts: 4,458 View My Garage	I use this, takes it off every time!! Attached Images __________________ UPSTATE C5 MEMBER

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TrevinE Drives: 1967 Camaro RestoMod Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Porter, Tx Posts: 106 View My Garage	This will be the best solution of all. no slip, no scraped knuckles, 1/2" drive, and the ability use any length of extension you need. I had very similar issue recently when my neighbor brought one of the over. Piece of cake. Attached Images __________________ 1967 Camaro Resto Mod. 468 roller. Tremec TKO600, 2011 Imperial Blue Metallic paint, full Hotchkis suspension, Wilwood disc brakes, Ron Davis radiator, Comp Cam, Custom aluminum air intake, custom valve covers, Rushforth rims, ET street radial IIs

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drew peacock Banned Drives: 2012 2SS INFERNO ORANGE Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: sweden Posts: 1,843	i had the same problem.. 3/4 turn once u feel the filter grip and that's it..plus a film of oil on the gasket..