[tglenn]

I tried changing my own oil for the first time today, and wow the previous owner must have tightened that oil filter on tight! I also had a really tough time getting my new oil filter wrench around the exhaust pipe and other stuff to actually reach the thing from the bottom, but the mess of wires above meant that it looked even harder to reach from the top. Even when I did get in there and was able to grip hard enough to scratch the oil filter up, the limited elbow room meant I wasn't able to actually turn the darned thing.

My car is sitting with 2 wheels on the curb with no oil in it. Giving up for today, any tips for tomorrow?

I never even thought of going from the bottom. have you tried from the top? I use the Honda filter socket on a 1/2 drive ratcher. Tap it onto the filter before you tryto turn it.

 

[tglenn]

Assuming it is a first gen CR V, it takes a little work with both the exhaust pipe and the O2 sensor in the way. If you can get enough leverage with a socket wrench you will get it loose. I have done a few after having a 2000 model for 19 years. Good luck.

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I always did my 1st gen from the top side, you can actually see the threaded adapter when you go to put on the new filter.