[s-cars] 93 urS4: my oil filter is stuck

[Eric Billing]

...and the answer is...

a) I tried every "tool" available in the Pep Boys rack save the $20 gizmo
with three fingers. By this time the filter has several holes in it and
every single tool gets a bite---but no budge.
b) Decided to give her one more go, before calling for the tow truck...
c) get the car up a little----tough enough job without the extra handicap of
a lowered suspension.
d) With big honking screwdriver firmly skewered through middle AND the oil
filter wrench applied at the same time, I was able to get some movement
(about 2 degrees). However that was enough to instill confidence....
e) 10 minutes later the filter spins off easily

Summary, when one technique fails you, try two techniques at the same time.
Oh, and don't underestimate the holding power of a rubber gasket!

Can't wait until next time.

--

Eric Billing
Eagan, MN 55123

1993 100csqw
1993 urS4

mailto:eric.billing at eds.com

-----Original Message-----
From: s-car-list-admin at audifans.com [mailto:s-car-list-admin at audifans.com]On
Behalf Of Mark Pollan
Sent: Friday, May 10, 2002 12:21 PM
To: s-car-list at audifans.com
Subject: RE: [s-cars] 93 urS4: my oil filter is stuck

I have used very large slip joint pliers with great success.  Actually, I
don't own a filter wrench except for my Motorcycle.

Regards,

Mark Pollan
95.5 S6

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