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Today is my first change of oil by myself. Drained the oil and all was going well until the dreaded oil filter. I can only presume others have had this problem so how did you you get it off?
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A rubber wrench or a bit of sisal rope will do it. Failing that a large screwdriver ti pierce the can with and provide leverage.
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I have been known to use a variety of methods to remove a reluctant oil filter dependant on the access available... even using a hammer and screwdriver to dig into the edge of the rim and tap it in the appropriate direction with the blade of the screwdriver digging in to the harder metal of the rim of the filter providing grip enough accompanied with the shock of the hammer taps causing the filter to release it`s initial grip.. It is best to only ever hand tighten oil filters for as you have found out it can create issues when it comes to removing them.. I have a variety of tools for the task even one exactly like the one Richard posted though access will determine that which is best for whichever car you are working on... Good luck in getting the thing off without getting yourself or the floor covered in oil..... 
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At this point I would happily swap my clean state for a dose of oil all over me if only the damn thing would budge. I have sent for something to help and will report back.
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There is special tool which has a loop of cycle chain coupled to a wrench / socket. I use one of these and its good for removing even the most stubborn of filters.
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A rubber wrench or a bit of sisal rope will do it. Failing that a large screwdriver ti pierce the can with and provide leverage. There is special tool which has a loop of cycle chain coupled to a wrench / socket. I use one of these and its good for removing even the most stubborn of filters. The screwdriver used to do it for me, although I did replace it with Moggo's suggestion having got fed up with being covered in oil. It worked a treat.
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I have used a leather belt with a piece of wood to tighten it around filter !
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On my BMW k75S I resorted to the screwdriver method , but it really is a last resort because if it fails you are in deep doo doo
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No need to get angry with screwdrivers and chisel. This inexpensive strap wrench tightens grip as you turn. ![[Linked Image]](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41147Gs9GOS._AC_SX679_.jpg) Similarly when fitting new filter with well lubed rubber seal, just tighten until seal starts to compress and continue 3/4 turn by hand.
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No need to get angry with screwdrivers and chisel. This inexpensive strap wrench tightens grip as you turn. 100% agree with this, The metal "strap" is great to squeeze into the tight space around the filter.
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