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 10:33 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 10:55 AM
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