Author: Teagan O Maddoxe

  • 3 Ways to Remove an Oil Filter Without the Proper Wrench

    Method 1: Using a Screwdriver One way to remove an oil filter without the proper wrench is to use a screwdriver. First, locate the oil filter and determine which way it unscrews. Then, use a flathead screwdriver to slowly turn the filter in the correct direction. Be careful not to damage the filter or the…

  • I lost my oil filter wrench.

    I was changing the oil on my car when I realized I had misplaced my oil filter wrench. Panic set in, but I remembered reading about ways to remove an oil filter without a wrench. Here’s how I did it: First, I remembered a tip about using a rubber band to remove an oil filter.…