Oil Filter Removal Tool
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Oil Filter Removal Tool
Need a socket style filter removal tool for my C5.
Amazon or chain parts store… links appreciated.
These old hands don’t grip so well anymore
Amazon or chain parts store… links appreciated.
These old hands don’t grip so well anymore
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https://www.autozone.com/shop-and-garage-tools/oil-filter-wrench/p/performance-tool-lock-oil-filter-pliers/1213185_0_0?spps.s=1979&new_store_set=tr
Put the filter on too tight once. This was the only thing that would loosen it
Put the filter on too tight once. This was the only thing that would loosen it
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I have one similar to this:
https://www.autozone.com/shop-and-ga..._0_0?rrec=true
Works great for filter removal.
https://www.autozone.com/shop-and-ga..._0_0?rrec=true
Works great for filter removal.
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From: Orlando Florida
As an old man with bad hands, my experience is that this is the king of filter tools:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/27674643593...Bk9SR5DViOGBZQ
My hands no longer have the grip necessary for a plier style tool. The three finger cam lock works on any filter where there is room for the fingers. Brand new ones are pretty much universally chinesium, find an older U.S.A. on eBay, market place, or a local pawn.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/27674643593...Bk9SR5DViOGBZQ
My hands no longer have the grip necessary for a plier style tool. The three finger cam lock works on any filter where there is room for the fingers. Brand new ones are pretty much universally chinesium, find an older U.S.A. on eBay, market place, or a local pawn.
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Joined: Sep 2017
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From: Avon Lake OH
I use something like this. I also wrapped the metal strap with duct tape for a better grip. I also have a similar one that I use for the catch can.
https://www.autozone.com/shop-and-ga...E&gclsrc=aw.ds
https://www.autozone.com/shop-and-ga...E&gclsrc=aw.ds
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From: Hilton NY
I bought this last month to remove a filter that was installed too tight and it worked fine, https://www.autozone.com/shop-and-ga...k+filter+tools.
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As an old man with bad hands, my experience is that this is the king of filter tools:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/27674643593...Bk9SR5DViOGBZQ
My hands no longer have the grip necessary for a plier style tool. The three finger cam lock works on any filter where there is room for the fingers. Brand new ones are pretty much universally chinesium, find an older U.S.A. on eBay, market place, or a local pawn.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/27674643593...Bk9SR5DViOGBZQ
My hands no longer have the grip necessary for a plier style tool. The three finger cam lock works on any filter where there is room for the fingers. Brand new ones are pretty much universally chinesium, find an older U.S.A. on eBay, market place, or a local pawn.
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From: Pflugerville, Tx
As an old man with bad hands, my experience is that this is the king of filter tools:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/27674643593...Bk9SR5DViOGBZQ
My hands no longer have the grip necessary for a plier style tool. The three finger cam lock works on any filter where there is room for the fingers. Brand new ones are pretty much universally chinesium, find an older U.S.A. on eBay, market place, or a local pawn.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/27674643593...Bk9SR5DViOGBZQ
My hands no longer have the grip necessary for a plier style tool. The three finger cam lock works on any filter where there is room for the fingers. Brand new ones are pretty much universally chinesium, find an older U.S.A. on eBay, market place, or a local pawn.
This one is a winner. The one shown does not have the rubber on the tabs for grip and can spin and possibly not work. I have used 3/8" rubber vacuum plugs to make it work.
