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Just had an oil filter socket that gripped better and a standard 3/8" ratchet.

Welp. Did a thing today. I guess I either drill the bracket out and sandwich it between two pieces of bar stock, buy a universal side...

Not difficult at all. Problem is that I'm in an RV park and don't have access to a vise currently. Plus, leaving it mounted to the...

Agreed, but then that would be difficult or at least awkward to attach a cap and ratchet.

You said it better than me. But yes, that's exactly right.

@monster1 - A picture of the mount would help. If the filter is hanging below the mount, and you’re looking down, then, yes, clockwise...

I tried loosening with my hands first. Standing over the filter looking down, the direction to remove the filter is turning the...

Thank you. I'll try that.

@monster1 is the engine warm or completely cold? If cold, run it 15 min or so to get it hot. You may still need a wrench but the heat...

Thank you gentlemen. I'm going to pick up a Lisle band style and hope that works without crushing the filter. If it does, I can remove...

If you broke the cap, then crushing the filter is the least of your worries. I’d worry about cracking the remote mount, it’s cast...

They do, I have one of these. Not cheap but it gets the job done. https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/topages/talonoilfilter.php

If you puncture the filter, make sure to pay attention to the direction of the tool. I saw a reel when somebody puncture the filter then...

Was the socket from O'Reilly plastic or the stupid stamped steel with square drive plate spot welded in? I prefer the one piece alloy...

This one has been my go to for difficult oil filter removal: https://www.harborfreight.com/oil-filter-pliers-61477.html There is a...