oil filter removal

[chakota]

HI all

being a bit thick ..... can someone tell me easiest way to remove oil filter on 2010 fiesta .... There seems pipes everywhere blocking all chances to get in there with removal tool ....many thanks and merry xmas to all 😀

[alexp999]

What engine?

[chakota]

Hi,

it's a 2011 titanium with 1.4 engine ...many thanks 

[alexp999]

Petrol or diesel?

[kingsblue]

I'm guessing petrol, the 1.4's seem to have an oil cooler, the last one I changed I used the claw type filter tool, the one with 3 legs and you use a 3/8 drive ratchet.

[isetta]

if this is the disposable type oil filter canister and you are desperate, then one way to loosen them is to get a long sharp screwdriver and hammer it through the oil filter and out the other side. then you have some good leverage to turn it.  I have done this before. the screwdriver usually goes through quite easily.  But don't blame me if you end up damaging something. be careful where the hammer and screwdriver go. Obviously oil will run out.

[chakota]

Many thanks everyone , I will have a go 👍

[m1tch]

15 hours ago, chakota said:

Many thanks everyone , I will have a go 👍

Guessing its a petrol then?