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

[Aaron Taylor]

You know this already im sure but...
remember to put a light film of grease on the gasket before screwing on the new
filter.
AT

Eric Billing wrote:

> ...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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