How to unscrew the oil filter without a key

Some types of work the motorist has to do in most cases on their own. Sometimes in the process you may encounter a lack of special tools. During maintenance and other operations, associated with oil change or engine oil removal, quite often the question arises, how to unscrew the oil filter without a key.

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When and how to change the oil filter

Of course, this part does not have to be removed and installed every day. This operation is performed regularly. Usually, it coincides with the oil change. And it is changed on average by everyone 10-15 thousands of miles.

Modern oil filters on many cars look like a barrel or can. Regardless of the type (collapsible or non-collapsible), they twist easily, there is a special key for tightening. In some cases, you can do it yourself.

At the same time, certain difficulties may arise in the process of removing the old filter, as oil filters often stick to the fitting, on which they are kept. There is also a sour thread. As a result, unscrew the element by hand without a key will not work. In this case, available methods come to the rescue, which are successfully used in the garage.

The oil filter does not unscrew: What shall I do

so, motorists have practically developed several options, how to unscrew the oil filter without a remover wrench.

• Sandpaper. For these purposes, almost any is suitable, the main thing, so that the grain is not too fine. The task is a reliable adhesion to the filter surface. The case rotates with sandpaper, then the filter is unscrewed by hand with some physical effort. The disadvantages of this method are, that this approach does not always help, because not every car owner has the physical data and enough strength, especially if it is necessary to unscrew the strongly stuck filter.
• Old timing belt or generator. The main condition - it must be toothed. The principle is the same - allows you to achieve a secure grip. The belt is thrown on the filter and it turns out something like a loop, the ends of which the motorist has in his hand. So, the lever is created (sample gas key). Similarly, you can try to unscrew the filter with a regular belt, that is, household. Example, a leather trouser belt will suit.
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• Screwdriver. This means a simple strong screwdriver or a metal rod of fairly long length. You will still need a hammer. so, the screwdriver is attached to the filter housing, and closer to its upper part (so as not to damage the threaded fitting). Then it is hammered so, to pierce the filter housing and exit the other side. It turns out a reliable and convenient lever, by means of which it is possible to cope with the task of unscrewing even at the minimum physical training.

Tips and tricks

The most common question, which is set by novice motorists, applies to that, whether the oil will spill, if you unscrew the oil filter. pay attention, this will not happen in the case, if you change the filter after that, as previously drained waste oil.

If you do not, it all depends on the location of the filter. It also has a certain amount of fluid, however, the non-return valve will not release it. And only in that case, when unscrewing is done with a screwdriver, leakage is inevitable. It is necessary to take into account this point and have a suitable container and rag at hand.