Filter wrenches.

[Gregster613]

This is the same idea. Its cheap, works great

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Grsgreat, I don't have problems with my oil filter but I do like the wrench you show. Do you have a link to this? I'd like to add this style to my toolbox. Thanks, Greg

 

[Halftrack]

Grsgreat, I don't have problems with my oil filter but I do like the wrench you show. Do you have a link to this? I'd like to add this style to my toolbox. Thanks, Greg

Here is one of many. GEARWRENCH 1/2 in. Drive Nylon Strap Oil Filter Wrench 3149 - The Home Depot

 

[grsthegreat]

Grsgreat, I don't have problems with my oil filter but I do like the wrench you show. Do you have a link to this? I'd like to add this style to my toolbox. Thanks, Greg

I get them at auto parts store, but home depot also sells them

1/2 in. Drive Nylon Strap Oil Filter Wrench

 

[oosik]

I've only ever had problems with filters( oil & hydraulic ) on brand new vehicles. Seems like the OEM filter is difficult to remove because of the "paint bond" established when the engine is originally painted.

I've found that running a utility knife around the filter - break the paint bond - seems to help. I've never had to use anything more than the standard "band wrench" to remove a filter.

 

[Tinhack]

Lisle 57030 Standard Oil Filter Swivel Wrench

Lisle 57040 Large Oil Filter Swivel Wrench

I have about five of those band-style in a set from 2-5". They are great, IF YOU HAVE ROOM ON THE SIDE. I use a strap wrench when there isn't. I also have a number of the socket style in steel, but you have to bring an arm full to find the right size. If it looks like there isn't side room, I go straight to the strap wrench. It's 1/2 drive and I usually take the breaker bar with it. That will crush tight filters too, but I've gotten them off. In all my years, I think I resorted to the screwdriver method maybe twice. And as I recall, they were both GMs.

 

[5030]

The screwdriver method accomplishes 2 things. One, it drains the filter and two, it removes it. Don't matter how tight it is either, it's coming off.

 

[Gregster613]

I get them at auto parts store, but home depot also sells them

1/2 in. Drive Nylon Strap Oil Filter Wrench

grs and halftrack, Thanks for that info next time I'm at home depot I'll get one. I've never looked for one before, now I know where to do so.

 

[ROUSTABOUT]

When I did mine, I used a strap wrench but the first time it was on there extremely tight from the factory.

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I worked at a main tractor dealer. Yes you are correct. Some were extremely tight from the factory. They were tough.

 

[iptman]

The screwdriver method accomplishes 2 things. One, it drains the filter and two, it removes it. Don't matter how tight it is either, it's coming off.

And by drain the oil you mean make a giant mess? I assume this is a last resort method for you? I can't imagine doing this on every oil change. Also, what if it doesn't work? You've now deformed and ruined the integrity of the filter and none of the other methods will worth.

 

[iptman]

This filter on my CX2510 was a *******. It's kind of tucked in to a corner. The socket style I had wasn't deep enough and kept slipping off. The 15 inch pliers I mentioned before ended up getting it off.

 

[5030]

After a screwdriver, all my 'filter wrenches' went in the trash.

 

[ruffdog]

EVERY filter location and circumstance has a different "best tool" for the job while some tools won't work at all. That is why many of us have a filter wrench drawer in our toolbox.

 

[ruffdog]

After a screwdriver, all my 'filter wrenches' went in the trash.

I bet you buy plenty of oil dry though.

 

[5030]

I bet you buy plenty of oil dry though.

Huh??? I use a drain pan. In fact I use a cut down aluminum fuel tank as both my units hold 15 gallons of fluid. You must be smoking some weed or something.

 

[jjeff]

Huh??? I use a drain pan. In fact I use a cut down aluminum fuel tank as both my units hold 15 gallons of fluid. You must be smoking some weed or something.

Good idea using an old fuel tank, I use an old a cut down 55 gal drum attached an old gate valve to it it, is so much better than using smaller oil drain pans not only is the coverage area much larger it's so much better not having to stop midway through attempting to put drain bolts back in when draining engine and trans oil.

 

[5030]

My cut down semi fuel tank holds over 20 gallons. Those wimpy box store drain pans are worthless for draining hydraulic fluid and messy. Have handles Tigged to mine for handling.

 

[daman1]

This filter on my CX2510 was a *******. It's kind of tucked in to a corner. The socket style I had wasn't deep enough and kept slipping off. The 15 inch pliers I mentioned before ended up getting it off.

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What a horrible location, accessible to damage ur heel hitting it and bad spot to remove, that's crazy what we're they thinking

 

[jjeff]

My cut down semi fuel tank holds over 20 gallons. Those wimpy box store drain pans are worthless for draining hydraulic fluid and messy. Have handles Tigged to mine for handling.

apologies for drifting but I put my cut down 55gal on my HF ATV jack rolls around great and easy to have controlled emptying in smaller capped off containers to take to recycling when full.

 

[jjeff]

A lot of these hard to reach filter locations could easily be remedied if filter manufacturers would get together and start putting hex nuts on end of filters Imho.

 

[MTGreen]

I have used this one: Filter Wrench
I have used every strap wrench, every object calling themselves a filter wrench, and even a homemade wrench called a screwdriver-through-filter wrench. But those channel lock style wrenches work the absolute best!

Absolutely agree with this.
There's self-adjusting versions as well which is what I use. I like this particular one because they open up wide enough for the gigantic spin on filters on my medium duty truck