Oil filter tool?

Post by **Merlin** » Tue Jul 15, 2014 1:00 pm

There are loads of types of oil filter removal tools out there. Does anyone have any recommendations? I have been wanting one of these in my tool box for ages.

'92 Si VTEC · Post by **jjmartin349571** » Tue Jul 15, 2014 1:03 pm

I just stab mine with a screwdriver. I have one of the chain type removal tools but I find that getting it going with the screwdriver is easier, then just remove the screwdriver and remove filter by hand. Bit messy and unprofessional though

Post by **Merlin** » Tue Jul 15, 2014 1:05 pm

jjmartin349571 wrote:I just stab mine with a screwdriver.

There is that.

I kind of want a generic one as I sometimes help out my next door neighbour with his Golf, but then there is this:

http://h-tune.co.uk/genuine-honda-oil-f ... -tool.html

89 UKDM BA4 4WS (resto job!) · Post by **wurlycorner** » Tue Jul 15, 2014 1:11 pm

You mean there's another way of doing it, besides hammering a screwdriver through them?

I just use a meaty webbing type strap wrench, this one;

http://www.tooled-up.com/product/draper ... tAodgQwAbQ
As opposed to this one, which isn't man enough for the job really;

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/39087668 ... 108&ff19=0

Except on a CX where I have the proper Purflux filter spanner (due to the incredibly jobby access you get to the filter on them!);

Have used these before and they're excellent, provided you have room to slide them over the back of the filter with the ratchet attached (1/2" square drive) or get a spanner onto the nut on the wrench;

I've seen these used successfully, but I couldn't get on with them

Post by **rob quilter** » Tue Jul 15, 2014 1:12 pm

I use a rubber jar gripper believe it or not

They can be bought of ebay or from asda etc....

Post by **Thebusofwoe** » Tue Jul 15, 2014 1:13 pm

If you want a tool for the standard Honda petrol oil filters then i can find out how much the Honda ones are if you like?

Post by **Merlin** » Tue Jul 15, 2014 1:23 pm

Its kool thanks I am not sure what I'll go for so wont waste your time.

Rob I didn't think of that! I have one in the kitchen

Confused · Post by **Confused** » Tue Jul 15, 2014 1:29 pm

If you've put your filter on properly, then you only need your hand to undo it.

Else, a screwdriver jabbed into it is usually the easiest method, and then you only need to do that the once, because see above

bennyboy · Post by **bennyboy** » Tue Jul 15, 2014 1:59 pm

A rubber glove!

Seriously, I have a couple of the tools mentioned above and they are great on most cars, but i find teh biggest issue is actually having the room to turn them.
I've taken to using a decent quality washing up glove, works perfectly and has done for ages.

Bludge · Post by **Bludge** » Tue Jul 15, 2014 2:17 pm

I bought one of the chain ones and it was awful, couldnt get it to do anything (although that might have been because im an idiot)

Ended up stabbing a screwdriver through if and havent looked back since!