2008 Ford Ranger Can't get oil filter off

2008 FORD RANGER
26,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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FATCAT215
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I can't get the oil filter off to change the oil in my Ranger. Is there some trick or did the last guy put it on too tight?
Aug 30, 2010 at 9:05 PM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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nothing special about it, must have been installed too tight or pressure could have just sucked it tight. drive a screwdriver through sides of it and use screwdriver as torque to remove it, it's messy but gets the job done of a stuck oil filter.
Aug 31, 2010 at 2:59 PM
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