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Oil Filter Won't Unscrew

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Tak, Aug 30, 2010.

  1. Tak

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    Unscrewed counterclockwise. won't budge. Tore filter - removed core - Looks like the filter is attached to a rod what was attached to the engine with a large Allen Head wrench. Can I use an Allen Head wrench or is there a better way to detach the filter.
     
    #1 Tak, Aug 30, 2010
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    patsparks An Aussie perspective

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    Never seen this,
    Did someone tighten the filter with a tool? They should only be fitted hand tight.
     
    #2 patsparks, Aug 30, 2010
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    Patrick Wong DIY Enthusiast

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    Yes, you could use an Allen key socket to remove the threaded oil filter union. Note the tightening torque of that part is 22 ft.-lb, when you reassemble it.

    After you remove the oil filter union, I hope you will be able to separate the filter remnants from the union.
     
    #3 Patrick Wong, Aug 30, 2010
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    Wow! someone really screwed that sucker on too tight! Like Pat says---22ftlbs max should be applied.
     
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    Tightening torque spec of the oil filter itself is 13 ft.-lb. However I just rotate the filter 1/2 turn by hand after the gasket contacts the machined surface.
     
    #5 Patrick Wong, Aug 30, 2010
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    I've had to deal with this a couple of times in my life. It happens when some monkey at a garage puts an oil filter on super tight and dry.

    I've been forced to carefully chisle off the remains of the oil filter mounting base

    That really is the only way to get it off now. Be careful not to gouge the mating surface, or you may have a leak
     
    #6 jayman, Aug 30, 2010
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