I've hit a major roadblock that could be a trainwreck.

[lively]

nowadays i use fram with the sure grip or use filter pliers like the ones mentioned ... if you still can pop it loose i would use some heat to expand the filter / threads .. in turn
allowing you to loosen the filter ....

[michael hunter]

Here is what you need you can use a open end wrench on the outside of the square tube or a 1/2 '' ratchet on the inside. I have never seen it fail. It should be available at the local auto parts store.



Lisle LIS63500 Strap Type Oil Filter Wrench Up to 6in. $5 online
Lisle LIS63500 Strap Type Oil Filter Wrench Up to 6in.
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[jzelt]

Not to be dumb, but also make sure you are turning it the right way.
I always take a sharpie and mark the unscrew direction on the filter right after install so I don't do it wrong.
On several, I have taken a screwdriver, hammered it thru the filter and twisted it off. Tears the crap out of it, but it did eventually start to spin off once enough of the filter was piled up to apply the pressure to the threads.

[michael hunter]

Righty Tighty Lefty Loosy

[Jetlink]

Righty Tighty Lefty Loosy

So that's what I have been doing wrong all these years!

[haugy]

I'm going to pick up a wrench like posted earlier tomorrow. And yes, I know my left from my right. Most of the time.

[whelchel86]

They have those filter pliers at harbor freight for pretty cheap. Less than $10 when I bought a pair.

[haugy]

Update

I borrowed a pair of oil wrench pliers like Daff posted. It took everything I had, but finally got that SOB off!! I mean I was making it move millimeters a turn. Shredding the can the whole time. Finally after about 20 minutes I got the sucker off. HOLY CRAP!!!

The o-ring was baked and cooked dry. Cracking when you pick at it. Some idiot must have left it dry when they put it on, and then tightened it with a wrench.

In short, I got it all back together this weekend, and fired it up. Fired right up on the first pull. Much better than last year when I got it. It took everything it had last year.

Now all I have to do is detail it "haugystyle" and it's ready for the water!!!!!! WOOOO HOOOO!!!

[wiatowski]

Glad to hear all went well?!.... well at least you got if of. Like I said I always do the 3/4 turn by hand.

[Okie Boarder]

Awesome...good lesson as to why you oil the o-ring for anyone that didn't know.