Quick question

[Richyy182]

Just changing the oil on the car, anyone know the easiest way to get the filter off ? i.e which was does it turn ?
cheers

 

[Sym0n]

Counter clockwise (to the left). You'll need to remove the fuel rail guard first though and you may need a filter removal tool, or you could just stab it with a screwdriver if you don't mind getting oil everywhere.

I've always been able to remove them by hand though TBH.

 

[Richyy182]

cheers mate your a legend

 

[Sym0n]

Make sure you shove a lot of old rags under the filter first btw as it holds about 100ml and will piss out as soon as you get enough threads loose.

 

[steviet]

Lefty Loosey, Righty Tighty!!! (unless its got a left hand thread!!)

 

[Richyy182]

what if its on really tight like the rubbish thing is any tips?

 

[mattjk]

Yeah use either a screwdriver if youre a pikey (me) or you can get proper filter removers but due to limited space it might be awkward to use.

 

[steviet]

Id have thought you could get a strap wrench in to get it off....