Common problem with nitwits and Monkey Lube morons who work on cars (not
you). Be careful, newer oil filters are cheap **** and made with very
thin wall metal, and will puncture or crush easily when trying to
remove. I once had to cut the shell completely off, and cut between the
holes in the base plate with a cutting torch to remove one particularly
over-tightened filter. I'm still looking for that asshole....
The best way to remove it will be to use an end-cap type filter socket,
which fits on the flutes around the end of the filter like a socket.
If you twist the housing with this, well, see above.
JR
Dweller in the cellar

Matt wrote:
I have a 5.oL EFI Merc and am trying to change the oil. BUT, the
previous owner tightened the oil filter beyond tight. In fact, I broke
one filter clamp already, and purchased a second clamp and am to the
point that I am bending the handle trying to loosen this filter. I
have never had a problem like this and am worried about really doing
some damage. Any suggestions other than taking it to my local dealer?

Matt



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