GraemeH
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Welcome to the silliest question asked here probably...
So, last time i serviced it was no problem, the old filter unscrewed with nothing more than a cloth in my hand.
Now, my TRD filter is absolutely refusing to budge.. I've been at it from every angle possible, tried a reccomended sand paper trick, heated it/the engine first to see if it was easier etc. It's only been on there 4-6 months so it's not like it should be so stubborn.
I don't want to do the screwdriver + hammer thing (hammering a screwdriver through the side to get leverage), and I can't get out and find an oil filter wrench (i never knew such things existed before) until after the weekend.
Anyone got any tricks?
So, last time i serviced it was no problem, the old filter unscrewed with nothing more than a cloth in my hand.
Now, my TRD filter is absolutely refusing to budge.. I've been at it from every angle possible, tried a reccomended sand paper trick, heated it/the engine first to see if it was easier etc. It's only been on there 4-6 months so it's not like it should be so stubborn.
I don't want to do the screwdriver + hammer thing (hammering a screwdriver through the side to get leverage), and I can't get out and find an oil filter wrench (i never knew such things existed before) until after the weekend.
Anyone got any tricks?