IMPREZA WRX OIL FILTER

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Sep 26, 2006 | 12:32 PM

jonny_WRX

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IMPREZA WRX OIL FILTER

PLEASE CAN SOMEBODY TELL ME IF THE OIL FILTER IS NORMAL OR REVERSE THREAD AS I CANNOT GET MY FILTER OFF?

THE CAR IS A WRX 1995 IMPORT IFTHAT MATTERS

Sep 26, 2006 | 01:14 PM

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thread is normal.. you nedd bigger muscles or to buy an oil filter removal tool.

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Sep 26, 2006 | 01:49 PM

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get a chain wrench should do the trick

Sep 26, 2006 | 06:25 PM

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I have got a chain wrench, the bugger is on tight!!! is it normal or reverse thread?

Sep 26, 2006 | 06:27 PM

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Sorry Jolly, didnt see the bid about normal thread!!! PS i am built like Arnie!!! yeah right

Sep 26, 2006 | 08:27 PM

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Yeah normal thread.. I find the filter tool like a large set of pliers is best..

If all else fails (ie. last resort) hammer a screwdriver through it just not near the base.. ie, don't hit the thread in the block whcih sticks down about 2inches into the filter.

Simon