Why is the oil filter so difficult to install?

[slow&rusty]

Originally Posted by KTL

It's the rubber gasket that seals the oil tank to the chassis. It gets in the way of aligning the filter nice & straight with the filter housing's male threads.

Couple of suggestions:

>Push the filter firmly against the male threads, but not so much as to accidentally crossthread.
>Put some petroleum jelly on the chassis gasket to allow the filter to slip against the gasket. If you don't use some sort of lubricant, i'm sure you notice the filter grips/sticks on the chassis gasket very well, making it a bit difficult to turn.

Ding ding ding winner! Listen to this guy.

[dshepp806]

Ever notice the marks on the OC54 filter that denote where the threads begin? Sometimes, mine's a pain to get started (nothing to do with gaskets),..trying to get the threads started. Most of the time, it's due to the approach angle being a little off!!!!!!!!!!!

I do add a small amount of oil into my filter before I mount it. Won't spill out.

Best,

Doyle

[widgeon13]

Don't try changing plugs if you think the oil filter is difficult!

[dshepp806]

plugs are so easy,..much easier than that damned filter.

Doyle

[mikesride]

Can't believe this thread even exists?

[hcoles]

Originally Posted by KTL

It's the rubber gasket that seals the oil tank to the chassis. It gets in the way of aligning the filter nice & straight with the filter housing's male threads.

Couple of suggestions:

>Push the filter firmly against the male threads, but not so much as to accidentally crossthread.
>Put some petroleum jelly on the chassis gasket to allow the filter to slip against the gasket. If you don't use some sort of lubricant, i'm sure you notice the filter grips/sticks on the chassis gasket very well, making it a bit difficult to turn.

exactly what I have encountered

[RoninLB]

I balance the filter on the male threads and turn it counter clockwise till it clicks into threads mating. Leave it there then turn clockwise

you know it's going to drip oil when removed so place rags under there 1st

check if any crap fell into mating surface


if you're neurotic about priming the filter spin the engine with spark plugs out till your oil psi gauge reads




anyone know the correct angle to hold the air hose when filling tires ?


otherwise it's easy to take for granted that all guys have experience with nuts and bolts.

I once knew a water rescue specialist who had more trophies from more governments for his work that you could count. But he couldn't change a flat tire without screwing something up

[Ken911]

The rubber gasket that goes between the chassis and the tank on some cars is squeezed in such a way that it grips the base of the filter. My turbo is kinda hard to screw on but the carrera I used to have, it was almost impossible to get it started on the threads. If you rub a little bit of oil on the gasket and also on the outside of the filter housing at the base it will turn a lot easier.

[dshepp806]

Usually, the air hose is flexible and horizontal alignment is not necc'y.

Doyle

[Rouxzy]

It goes on alot easier if you don't have the cool collar on it. Wait until the oil filter is screwed on before putting the cool collar back on. LOL.
Tom

[dshepp806]

Originally Posted by Rouxzy

It goes on alot easier if you don't have the cool collar on it. Wait until the oil filter is screwed on before putting the cool collar back on. LOL.
Tom

FAH!!!!!!!!!!! (and, clearly, LOL!!!!)

Doyle