Mine was pretty seized. No problem: gentle taps with a hammer driving a flat headed screwdriver pushing anti clockwise on those grooves, easily done. Once loosened can loosen it no probs with a strap wrench (does any size of filter/filter housing) or a rah wrapped tightly around, wound tight with a screwdriver (can use that like you would a handle on a strap wrench) and loosen.
The oil filter wrench set is on Amazon, filling it up yes you can do that but this filter isn't like one you find on a car so unless you want oil running down your arm then no? Do this job then let us know how you got on, this video is pretty informative.
@@DanielJohnHowTo Cheers Daniel, will do! found it www.amazon.co.uk/Sealey-VS7006-V2-24-Filter-Wrench-Flutes/dp/B007574HOG/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1543357267&sr=1-1&keywords=96mm+x+18+flutes.
@@timothy790110 that looks like it, i bought the kit because it's always handy to have good tools as you never know what you'll need. if you're in the uk and want oil check out euro car parts as they often have deals so you'll save loads. hope that helps.
@@DanielJohnHowTo Cheers mate, in sweden at the mo though, so Ill be doing it solo on my 2006 2.5 dci. GOnna do the fuel filter too, thanks to your vids! 5w-40 oil, right?
Hi again Daniel. Would have any recommendations on a synthetic oil. Can't decide between 5w30 10w40 etc. My van has 455,000 miles! (ex ambulance) thank you!
5w30 will flow much better when the engine is started compared to 10w40, but 10w40 is better at high temperatures. Stress on parts is during the initial start up, I believe we went for 5w30 and its been fine.
Hi Graham, I can't fully remember but it's some synthetic diesel oil from euro car parts - if you put the reg in it will show up, but it's not the cheap stuff either, we got it on one of thier deals. I hope that helps...
You're right, you should ideally fit a new copper seal which i believe was included with the oil filter actually. No idea about size, just check it's included with the filter.
@@timothy790110 I went on Amazon and for less than a tenner got a box of every size imaginable. They looked like total crap on the listing but arrived and I was very pleasantly surprised by the quality.
I can't remember off the top of my head, it might be included in the video but make sure you have the same engine and size failing that if you have the owners manual it will say in there.
They might work but aren't the proper tool. which means in future getting things off without slipping could be a problem. You're probably one of those people who round nuts off with your that'll do approach, then when somebody buys a car or it's taken into a garage has to deal with all the bodges.
@@DanielJohnHowTo well maybe, but If you grip tightly there are notches on the tool that fit right into the filter notches, so no slipping at all it came off like a dream, I have been working on big engines since 1973, when I replaced a clutch on a tractor in the middle of a field, sometimes you have to 'make do' but i do favour 'old school mechanics over today's 'fitters', the majority of today's mechanics are too soft, and no common sense, but I see you are top of the range, on you'r driveway in the dirt
@@neiljennings1556 haha nothing like an old boy having a moan, as a young mechanic I'll say you can't judge anyone off their age. Im constantly fixing the work of people that have been doing the job longer than I've been alive.