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- Georg von Krapp
July 16, 2012, 8:25 am
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replacement oil filter in the post the other day. When I come to fit it,
the old one is longer (at about 5") than the new one (about 3"). I emailed
the supplier who said that the one posted to me is correct according to
their database, and that manufacturers were now making them shorter to cut
costs. I can't say I'm completely convinced, but what is the opinion here?
Maybe the one on the car is incorrect? I don't want to take it off and try
it, because I'm pretty sure the old one is not coming off in one piece, so
I'm not expecting to be able to put it back.
Re: How long should Fiesta oil filter be?
the standard oil filter is about three inches long. Many oil filters have
the same fitting and seal and internal bits yet are fatter or longer so
there is a degree of interchaneability. It is likely that the incorrect one
has been fitted to your engine before, since the short filter has been
standard on that engine since it was brought in.
Your local Ford dealer will have the correct (and if needed latest version)
one for your engine and they are not expensive.
Re: How long should Fiesta oil filter be?
Thanks for the quick reply - I feel happier now. My Haynes manual says that
there is a cover over the oil filter, so maybe I'm looking at that. But
since it has white writing printed all over it, it does look more like the
actual filter. Have you ever used one of those oil filter removers with
three legs pointing forward? I've already twisted one wrench on this thing
(it is so stiff and awkwardly placed) so I'm going to have to get something
new. The three-legged thing looks interesting.
Re: How long should Fiesta oil filter be?
The three leg type is one of the best for problem filters, I find it is best
to put a strong rubber band around the outside of the three legged remover,
this stops it flopping about while you get it into position and get the
ratchet handle on.
99 per cent of filters I take off with oil filter pliers, the remainder with
a three legged twister, a strap wrench, dedicated oil filter sockets, a
chain wrench and on
rare occasions even used a large jubilee clip levered with a bar. Once it
moves a few millimetres it will be just hand tight.
Re: How long should Fiesta oil filter be?
On most modern vehicles it would be difficult to access the filter with the
screwdriver approach due to all the gubbins that surround the engine these
days, even finding the filter can be a challenge!
On an old escort or cortina there was loads of room to whack a screwdriver
through and since you could lean into the engine bay you would not get
covered in oil .
Re: How long should Fiesta oil filter be?
I use these. Cheap, and haven't failed me yet.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GOODYEAR-TOOLS-ADJUSTABLE-12-OIL-FILTER-PLIER-
PLIERS-WRENCH-REMOVAL-TOOL-HEAVY-/110874575859#ht_1097wt_1037
No, I don't know the seller, or care who they are. It's the first link
that came up that are the same ones as mine..
--
Mike P
Re: How long should Fiesta oil filter be?
Thanks for that, but I've already tried (and wrecked) something similar. If
my filter wasn't so stiff, it might have worked, and even if I persevered,
and eventually moved it, there's a good chance that I'm going to push the
handle straight through the radiator. I like the idea of the three-legged
thing because (I think) I can use a socket set extension bar to get well
away from the area before I start levering on it.
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