Oil filter removal tool, which one

[Petrolhead]

My current removal tool is the trap type that you use with a ratchet. It works but is a two handed job as each time you wind the ratchet back the strap goes loose.

So am after a tool that can be used one handed, any suggestions from experience

[xRIEx]

Screwdriver, stab through filter, twist.

[TooMany2cvs]

What's access to the filter like?

If it's good enough, then the filter pliers are superb, as well as being cheap.

[RDM]

TooMany2cvs said:

What's access to the filter like?

If it's good enough, then the filter pliers are superb, as well as being cheap.

+1, much prefer these to the straps/ chains type stuff.

[Petrolhead]

xRIEx said:

Screwdriver, stab through filter, twist.

Too messy

[Krikkit]

I've got one of the ones with a bit of bike chain on it, and it's a great tool if there's some access.

[Petrolhead]

TooMany2cvs said:

What's access to the filter like?

Various applications

[iva cosworth]

anonymous said:

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I always nip them up a 1/4 turn with a metal strap type after hand tightening.

[Petrolhead]

anonymous said:

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Nope and of course

[Matthen]

anonymous said:

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Yes they are. Still need to get the bd off though!

[abarber]

RDM said:

TooMany2cvs said:

What's access to the filter like?

If it's good enough, then the filter pliers are superb, as well as being cheap.

+1, much prefer these to the straps/ chains type stuff.

They work very well.

[Pesty]

I've been using one of these for years. Bonus it that on diesels with seperate paper filters held in plastic caps it gets those off very well too and tightens them up again using my torque wrench.

[SEE YA]

Pesty said:

I've been using one of these for years. Bonus it that on diesels with seperate paper filters held in plastic caps it gets those off very well too and tightens them up again.

+1

[BritishRacinGrin]

Canister type filters only want to be hand tight, only tool required for tightening is a cotton cloth.

[Pesty]

BritishRacinGrin said:

Canister type filters only want to be hand tight, only tool required for tightening is a cotton cloth.

Yes. However every canister one ive worked on so far has had a torque figure moulded in the plastic lid. I've got a torque meter with 3/8th head so may as well use it.

My hand tight will be different to yours. But it's not like they leak unless you really leave it loose.

[Petrolhead]

Pesty said:

I had thought about one of these but hear they also need two hands as when you turn the ratchet ready for the nest remove move the tool looses grip

[peterattheboro]

Bought this last week.

https://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details...

Previously tried the stabby stabby with a screwdriver method but with the removal tool it came off in seconds.

Wasn't much space to get a good grip but still managed to get it off at an angle

[buzzer]

xRIEx said:

Screwdriver, stab through filter, twist.

messy, not always easy to do, and if its really tight you have no chance and the car is now immobilised....

I have a set of these, covers most cars these days and is easy to use.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B005LFTNL6?psc=1

[Hol]

Pesty said:

BritishRacinGrin said:

Canister type filters only want to be hand tight, only tool required for tightening is a cotton cloth.

Yes. However every canister one ive worked on so far has had a torque figure moulded in the plastic lid. I've got a torque meter with 3/8th head so may as well use it.

My hand tight will be different to yours. But it's not like they leak unless you really leave it loose.

I've done hundreds from Pinto's to Flat Fours and never had a leakage with hand tightening.

But, then I can't say I have ever looked for torque figures.
I have some spare filters on the shelf in the garage, I will have a look tomorrow, as I am curious now.

[Timfy]

I use this type:


(but normally sturdier ones from eBay)

Gets them off one handed and goes on torque wrench to put back on. Both our cars have a plastic casing/paper filter so this works well and doesn't damage the casing.

Only a couple of quid each so when I have a car with a different sized filter I just buy a new one before I need to service it.