deadRX7Conv

A strap wrench like this might help. It, or an equal, are available at flea markets, job lots, walmarts, kmarts, supermarket checkout lines, and other high end stores

http://www.ideavillage.net/cgi-bin/8...MN&banner=0195

There is no pressure in the oil filter to release. The oil seal/gasket/o-ring has expanded from sucking up oil causing a seriously snug fit. It also doesn't help when a gorilla tightens the hell out of the new filter. A wrench/tool is never needed when installing/tightening an oil filter.

I avoid punching holes into the filter. Backwash will allow all the filtered crap to travel down into the engine/pan. I prefer to keep all the crap in the filter and don't mine the ExxonValdez oil spill on the engine. A few properly placed rags will catch spillage.

dr0x

The last filter crushed when I tried that (it was being a *****)... now that was a pita to get off.

MtnRacer

You crushed an oil filter with your bare hands?

Steve