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Oil filter change
Hi,
I tried to change oil and naturally oil filter. Unfortunately there is not enough space to even fit in the key to remove oil filter.
Is there any trick on how to do it?
Thanks
I tried to change oil and naturally oil filter. Unfortunately there is not enough space to even fit in the key to remove oil filter.
Is there any trick on how to do it?
Thanks
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Yep i've used the screw driver trick a couple times. Also Channel Lock makes a cool big plier set for oil filters. Can be found anywhere. Harbor Freight too! NO FRAM FILTERS
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You can get Mopar filters at WalMart now, and they are not too expensive. +1 on getting it from the top. Be careful if you go the screw driver route, because once you go there, there's no turning back. I have done it too, but as a last resort and usually with a factory filter. It seems like the factory always torques them on with no oil on the seal.
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