1996 Toyota Corolla stuck oil filter

1996 TOYOTA COROLLA
12,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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SGAKIN
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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?
Feb 28, 2010 at 2:33 AM
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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.
Feb 28, 2010 at 2:55 AM
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