Oil Filter Wrench?
 

Hi guys.
I'm looking for a bit of adviceon what you are using as a wrench on our oil filters. I have the tried and truebelt style but have found not enough room to get the proper leverage with it andended up driving a screwdriver through the top of it to get it off. I've beentrying to find the cap style wrench but every where I have looked I found Ifelt like Goldilocks where they have been too big or too small and not justright. I think that would be my preferred style as I could use my socket wrenchhandle with it. I'm hoping to pick something up locally but any suggestionswould be welcome.
Thanks

Just a basic oil filter wrench is what I use, the filter that the car came with from Toyota was on extremely tight, slipped a few times. Wrapped a cloth around the filter and the wrench did its work

Mine broke. The factory filter felt like it was glued on.

What broke? Yeah that first one was a B*tch to get off.. I was about to give up and drill right through and twist it off with a screwdriver

The pin that held the strap. I even tried some rubber strapping around the filter to give the wrench a better grip on it. You can guess how well that worked out. :iono:

Just go get a new one at the automotive shop. Try it again, make sure the filter is completely dry, no grease on the filter or you will keep slipping

I use K&N filters with the nut on the top. Solves that problem really easily.

I wanted to stick with OME filters until the warranty expired.

This one from a local big box home improvement store:

https://www.channellock.com/209-Oil-...PVC-Plier.aspx

Since I have a FilterMag installed, there is very little access. With this wrench, I can grab the oil filter from the top and unscrew it without any problems. You could go for a larger one for more versatility, but I have found that the smaller one works just fine for our filters and fits better in the tool box.

Sears/craftsman has one.

http://www.sears.com/craftsman-unive...p-02820523000P

Appears to be the same one cheaper at KMart.

http://www.kmart.com/craftsman-unive...1&blockType=G1

After the first oil filter change from factory, all future oil filters should be removable by hand. I only tighten them handtight + slightly more pressure. Lube the o-ring for easier removing in the future.


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That's what my dad taught me to do and the way I still do it. Thanks

What he said, I don't think more torque than elbow grease will help in anyway. Of courae dealerships dont get that

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Interesting I just got my first ever oil change and the factory oil filter came off by hand.

Man I wish I had it that easy. I'm trusting that the one I installed will be more cooperative as I oiled the seal before hand tightening the filter.