After you are able to remove the oil filter, go buy a K&N filter and install those. They are much easier to install/remove thanks to a 17mm nut on them.

I used a oil filter plier, dented the sh**t out of the oil filter, but managed to get it out and then installed the K&N.

 

Like i said you guys should really give a try the post that tbf posted, ive had some filters tight as a mother and that thing takes it off without any effort

 

i had this same problem... is this the correct size i shoudl look for when i go to my advanced auto parts?

 

2-3in will work 2 1/4 to 3 1/4 will work. We need the smaller end for our filters. I paid 5$ for mine at autozone.

 

I had bought that one at autozone. The problem I had was that of the 4 tack welds there were supposed to be on the backside holding the cup to the square hole, only 2 held, and both of those 2 failed when I tried to use it. Of course, being that it's me, the wrench decided to break and get stuck on the oil filter itself, giving me absolutely no grip on anything . . . that was a fun oil change

 

Wow really? Ill have to check that when i get home if its welded or 1piece might be a different one. We have one at the shop thats a couple yrs old that we use often. All you need is a ratchet with it too.

 

nope mine isnt welded it has 2 pins that the whole assembly spins around

 

oh, I must have bought the cheap version lol. Mine just had a little round disc tack welded to the inside, maybe 1" diameter w/ the 3/8" ratchet hole in it. Maybe I'll see if I can't find your version there for my next one, or just buy one of the others on this thread

 

Yup, just like he said.

 

http://www.autozone.com/R,NONAPP5221...ductDetail.htm

Or if your really **** and need to torque things down just buy the cup thing.