1996 Toyota Corolla stuck oil filter

Tiny
SGAKIN
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  • 1996 TOYOTA COROLLA
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 12,000 MILES
I am trying to change the oil in my mother in laws car. Who ever changed ir last really got the oil filter on tight. I've tried every thing I can think of. Any tips on how to loosen it up?
Sunday, February 28th, 2010 AT 10:33 AM

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Tiny
KHLOW2008
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Hi sgakin,

If the filter wrench fails, the lastt resort is to use a screw dirver and punch it into the oil filter to use as lever for loosening it.

Care must be taken not to damage the filter mounts.
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Sunday, February 28th, 2010 AT 10:55 AM

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