Oil filter on 2000 Ranger

I just changed my oil and filter yesterday and the filter was fairly easy to take off. The most important thing is to not overtighten the filter to begin with.

I put a K&N oil filter on it yesterday and it has a large nut built into its end. It can be tightened and removed with a socket.

Just don't tighten it so much. It's amazing how tight most people THINK a filter needs to be. Let the gasket contact, then 1/2 turn at the most. Be sure to grease, NOT OIL, the rubber gasket. I manage a fleet of 35 fords and dodges and haven't used a filter wrench since I took over 6 years ago.

I use a Sears brand strap wrench to loosen and tighten the filter on my F250 diesel. The filter is perfectly smooth with no grips built in.

They come in a set of two - the smaller one should work on a standard size filter.

That's the problem. The steering wheel shaft is in the way. So there's only one bolt that I'll have to remove to move the shaft?

Thanks again!

Tim...