AC Delco Oil Filter Removal

[Steve-2019]

I'm a 40+ year DIY guy and a Chevy loyal.  Seems like every time I purchase a new one and it comes time to change the oil & filter the robot installing the filter must use a jack hammer as they are so damn tight!

Well I just attempted to change out my PF63E, which was changed the first time by the dealer (freebie) and the tech that did it must have had training from that robot at the factory.

I used my trusty metal strap type wrench and all it did was to start crushing the side of the tinfoil canister.  What's the latest and greatest method for removal of this filter from the inconvenient little cubby hole along side of the oil pan??  TIA   Sorry for the rant 

[CamGTP]

These rarely let me down.

 

[Steve-2019]

Can you give me a brand/part#  I can't make out the imprint in the photo.

[CamGTP]

It's just a 3 jaw oil filter tool, any parts store will have one.

[Gray Fox]

On my 2009 and 2012 5.3 I used K&N filters with the 1” nut because I had a hard time getting anything on the filter as there wasn’t much room. On my 20 I have gone back to the AC Delco filter and use a cup wrench. I do have something similar to the 3 jaw for a backup. I have in the past driven a screwdriver into the filter and twisted it off, but you better hope it comes off or you are towing it to someone that can.  

[Silverado4x4]

13 hours ago, Steve-2019 said:

I'm a 40+ year DIY guy and a Chevy loyal.  Seems like every time I purchase a new one and it comes time to change the oil & filter the robot installing the filter must use a jack hammer as they are so damn tight!

Well I just attempted to change out my PF63E, which was changed the first time by the dealer (freebie) and the tech that did it must have had training from that robot at the factory.

I used my trusty metal strap type wrench and all it did was to start crushing the side of the tinfoil canister.  What's the latest and greatest method for removal of this filter from the inconvenient little cubby hole along side of the oil pan??  TIA   Sorry for the rant 

When using a strap wrench on a oil filter NEVER put the strap in the middle of the filter have it on the bottom where the in-dents are that's the strongest spot on the filter, you will crush it everytime putting it in the middle.

[Steve-2019]

55 minutes ago, Silverado4x4 said:

When using a strap wrench on a oil filter NEVER put the strap in the middle of the filter have it on the bottom where the in-dents are that's the strongest spot on the filter, you will crush it everytime putting it in the middle.

Exactly, I never do the middle.  With the limited area around the filter on the 6.2L engine the only real spot is at the bottom where I tried.  

[Adamace1]

Fabric strap oil filter wrench.

[diyer2]

This

[Chevrolet1]

7 hours ago, diyer2 said:

This

Agree, I've used the cap style for years on all of my vehicles, no issues.

[AlaskaErik]

8 hours ago, diyer2 said:

This

That's all I ever use on any vehicle with a canister filter.

[Steve-2019]

This came today!  Will try it out soon.....

 

[HapaTrailBoss]

Steve,

 

That should work without issue.

[mrjulian416]

Large pair of channel-locks works pretty good too.

[Black02Silverado]

Strap wrench from NAPA for $6.96.  Works for me on any oil filter.