Hi,

First time changing oil on the 1995 s320, found the oil filter behind the engine on the driver's side. The darn thing is stuck. How can I get it free?

I first tried a plastic/graphite oil wrench that attaches to a 3/8" ratchet drive, and after a soft attempt to turn counter clockwise, the wrench snapped in two. I went to a different auto-parts store, and found metal ones and this kind that tightens over the cap. I cannot get either to budge the stupid thing. I am physically stronger than average (I bench press over 250lbs, etc etc), but I feel like a little girly man.

What else can I do to get this thing lose? Hopefully to loosen, I turn it ccw, correct? I tried just a smidge clockwise, but it, too, didn't budge.

Thank you for your time.