Ls1 oil filter removal help

[bmxtruckin]

Stuck oil filter , did the screw driver trick wondering if I can just undo this Allen key spigot out of the filter housing ?

 

[figjam]

What are you using to remove it ?
I gave up on tension straps, and adjustable jaws years ago after too many frustrating bad words.
These make it so much easier to fit and remove ........ https://www.supercheapauto.com.au/p...ng=en_AU&vid=JvSiW6gSn87TqwNkV318Ew==&start=1

 

[BlackVXGTS]

That's what I use now. Only problem I've found is that the filter tends to stick into the tool. When you remove the tool (with filter attached) you might have to bash it with a hammer (or similar) to remove the filter from the tool. After you have tightened the new filter with the tool, give it a slight bump in the loosey direction to get it to release. (lefty loosey, righty tightey).

 

[07GTS]

aeroflow oil filters have a hex on the bottom for a socket nice and easy, also not using a rattle gun to do em up helps too

 

[losh1971]

They do need to be fairly tight I've found on the LS. First one I changed I didn't have the socket. It was a nightmare getting it off. I worked out why they need to be tight when a few months later mine started leaking. I've never had a car before that, that needed anymore than a 1/4 turn once the seal touched.

 

[07GTS]

yea i always do them up by hand with a little oil on the rubber so it slides then do it up firm