Oil filter housing
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In the middle of an oil change and I can't seem to get the housing off. Its super tight. I know my lack of appropriate tools is not helping, ordered a socket that was too long to fit in the space with a wrench and my adjustable wrench is very short. However, I have ordered a 36mm combination spanner so that should help. I have sprayed some WD40 on some edges that I could see/reach around the housing, any other tips?
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The oil is out though, so I'm half way there haha
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The oil sump plug is proper soft, so I would recommend buying a new one each time. Oil is a little darker than I would like but I will try and reduce the oil change intervals during my ownership.
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Is this a 3.2L VR6? My 2009 and 2016 3.6 both have drains in the filter housing. They are tight, even when I properly torque them but always break free with a 36mm socket, extensions and decent length ratchet. I snagged an Icon 3/8" breaker bar on close out at HF and it is the perfect tool for freeing these. Look for a 36mm oil filter housing socket on Amazon, it's like $6 and a lot lower profile and lighter than a typical 36mm. Much less awkward to use. I would upgrade the housing to one with a drain as it will be a mess without it. Once I loosen it a bit I put a big ziplock bag and try to catch the overflow oil. Ol changes on this engine is the only thing I don't like about my Cayennes and on a 958 it's even worse.
Mark
Mark
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Is this a 3.2L VR6? My 2009 and 2016 3.6 both have drains in the filter housing. They are tight, even when I properly torque them but always break free with a 36mm socket, extensions and decent length ratchet. I snagged an Icon 3/8" breaker bar on close out at HF and it is the perfect tool for freeing these. Look for a 36mm oil filter housing socket on Amazon, it's like $6 and a lot lower profile and lighter than a typical 36mm. Much less awkward to use. I would upgrade the housing to one with a drain as it will be a mess without it. Once I loosen it a bit I put a big ziplock bag and try to catch the overflow oil. Ol changes on this engine is the only thing I don't like about my Cayennes and on a 958 it's even worse.
Mark
Mark
Yeah it hasn't been as smooth sailing as I was hoping but hopefully with the spanner it won't be too much longer before this job is sorted.
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