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First oil change on a 1.8, this filter is a huge pain in the ass (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 5 months ago by [email protected] to c/miata

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[–] over_clox 13 points 5 months ago (1 children)

I don't think you're supposed to put the oil filter in your ass, but hey, you do you.. 😂

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago

Hey if you can find another hole it'll screw into I'm open to suggestions.

[–] vivavideri 2 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Oh, dude. If it's in a small/weird place and you've got a little rubber-strappy grabber that isn't doing you justice, you gotta get onna those oil filter sockets. It was so fast I was mad i didn't get one like ten friggin years ago.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago

Yeah turns out that there's an intake brace in the way that's just 3 bolts. Also whoever did this last oil change really muscled the thing down too. I do need to get the right size socket though, they are good.

[–] Wander512 1 points 4 months ago

I'd also add you should definitely just remove the intake manifold bracket that's squarely in the way if it's not gone already. Does make the job a good bit easier

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 months ago

I 3D printed a socket to make the job way easier. Still a bit annoying to get to, but easy to apply the required torque