Oil Filter Changing Tool Size
Melting Slicks
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From: Brentwood TN
If you are using any of the "normal" filters like AC, Fram, whatever, the wrench is 74 - 76 mm or 3". Comes in a 4 pack at Harbor Freight for 5 bucks or O'Reilly single piece 74-76 for - you got it - 5 bucks. Use a 3/8" drive or a socket (think it's 3/4, but I never used one).
Charlie
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Thanks guys ..... just got to find a properly stocked parts store !!!
BTW: I can't use the screw driver ...... I stuck that in the fricken dog today......and it ran off into the bushes somewhere
DH
BTW: I can't use the screw driver ...... I stuck that in the fricken dog today......and it ran off into the bushes somewhere
DH
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From: Salem Oregon
Originally Posted by Barry C.
I have never found a oil filter yet that I couldn't take off with a big pair of Cannel Lock pliers, including my 99 Vette.
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Is this guy for real?
Originally Posted by ROCKnROLL
After 20+ replies and you still can't figure it out maybe you should take to a garage and let them change the oil.
This isn't rocket science!
This isn't rocket science!
Did you rocknroll too much last nite?
Chill dood.
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OK guys. This is by far the best oil filter wrench made. I have 2 extra in my garage. Though not just like this one it works great. If anyone is interested I'll sell ya one of them for $15 shipped. You will never buy another filter wrench.
http://cgi.ebay.com/OIL-FILTER-STRAP...QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/OIL-FILTER-STRAP...QQcmdZViewItem
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Better yet buy your own here.
http://www.toolstoragewarehouse.com/...ROD&ProdID=973
That is the one I have.
Joe
http://www.toolstoragewarehouse.com/...ROD&ProdID=973
That is the one I have.
Joe
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From: SoCal
Originally Posted by DRR
Wow. Aren't you helpful.
Did you rocknroll too much last nite?
Chill dood.
Did you rocknroll too much last nite?
Chill dood.
.....unless its coming from one of my useless admirers
Anyways thanks again everyone. I went to the place that I bought my Baldwin filters from and they had an end fitting wrench cup that fits real snug......can't wait to change my own filter again.
BTW: I used to change my own oil on my 84 vette without ramps/jack or nothin !!!!!!!!
DH
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...if you discover that the new cup "wrench" does/eventually slips a little when onto the filter, apply a strip of duct tape or masking tape (to the filter end) and re-install the "wrench"...it'll take the filter off. I think the plastic composite material gets slippery or friction/heat from the filter eventually enlarges the ID of the fluting...
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From: SoCal
Originally Posted by hotwheels57
...if you discover that the new cup "wrench" does/eventually slips a little when onto the filter, apply a strip of duct tape or masking tape (to the filter end) and re-install the "wrench"...it'll take the filter off. I think the plastic composite material gets slippery or friction/heat from the filter eventually enlarges the ID of the fluting...
....... which I will probably forget by the time the wrench goes out of shape 
DH
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From: Brentwood TN
Originally Posted by Dirty Howie
I always just ignor comments like that.
.....unless its coming from one of my useless admirers
Anyways thanks again everyone. I went to the place that I bought my Baldwin filters from and they had an end fitting wrench cup that fits real snug......can't wait to change my own filter again.
BTW: I used to change my own oil on my 84 vette without ramps/jack or nothin !!!!!!!!
DH
.....unless its coming from one of my useless admirers
Anyways thanks again everyone. I went to the place that I bought my Baldwin filters from and they had an end fitting wrench cup that fits real snug......can't wait to change my own filter again.
BTW: I used to change my own oil on my 84 vette without ramps/jack or nothin !!!!!!!!
DH
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From: Goodyear Az
Originally Posted by Dirty Howie
Thanks for the tip ....... which I will probably forget by the time the wrench goes out of shape
DH
....... which I will probably forget by the time the wrench goes out of shape DH
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From: SoCal
Originally Posted by nuke61
Another way is is to use liquid plastic coating. It's sold as tool handle dip and as liquid electrical tape. Rough up the surface of the cup type filter tool, degrease it, and paint on the rubber coating. It will grip that filter like a wrench.
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Howie,
Save yourself the aggravation. Get one of those pliers type that's sold by almost every auto parts store around. It's kinda like an oversized Channel-Lock type, but without the Channel-Lock price. The thing will open up to almost any sized filter and has a short row of teeth near the end of each jaw for gripping the filter. Very inexpensive too. Somewhere in the $8-$12 range and sold under a variety of brand names. I gave up on cup type and strap types awhile back.
When installing the new filter, I just make sure my hands are clean (for a good grip) and screw the filter as tight as I can using one hand only.
Works great.
Save yourself the aggravation.
Get one of those pliers type that's sold by almost every auto parts store around. It's kinda like an oversized Channel-Lock type, but without the Channel-Lock price. The thing will open up to almost any sized filter and has a short row of teeth near the end of each jaw for gripping the filter. Very inexpensive too. Somewhere in the $8-$12 range and sold under a variety of brand names. I gave up on cup type and strap types awhile back. When installing the new filter, I just make sure my hands are clean (for a good grip) and screw the filter as tight as I can using one hand only.
Works great.
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Originally Posted by LoneStarFRC
Howie,
Save yourself the aggravation. Get one of those pliers type that's sold by almost every auto parts store around. It's kinda like an oversized Channel-Lock type, but without the Channel-Lock price. The thing will open up to almost any sized filter and has a short row of teeth near the end of each jaw for gripping the filter. Very inexpensive too. Somewhere in the $8-$12 range and sold under a variety of brand names. I gave up on cup type and strap types awhile back.
When installing the new filter, I just make sure my hands are clean (for a good grip) and screw the filter as tight as I can using one hand only.
Works great.
Save yourself the aggravation.
Get one of those pliers type that's sold by almost every auto parts store around. It's kinda like an oversized Channel-Lock type, but without the Channel-Lock price. The thing will open up to almost any sized filter and has a short row of teeth near the end of each jaw for gripping the filter. Very inexpensive too. Somewhere in the $8-$12 range and sold under a variety of brand names. I gave up on cup type and strap types awhile back. When installing the new filter, I just make sure my hands are clean (for a good grip) and screw the filter as tight as I can using one hand only.
Works great.
Thanks again everybody....
DH
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BEST POSSIBLE OIL FILTER WRENCH!
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...seBVCookie=Yes
Craftsman Universal Oil Filter Wrench, Auto-Adjustable
Sears item #02820523000 Mfr. model #51121SA706
I use it at least 30 times a weekend with my side business changing oil on Kubota tractors...I haven't found a filter that it doesn't work on!
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...seBVCookie=Yes
Craftsman Universal Oil Filter Wrench, Auto-Adjustable
Sears item #02820523000 Mfr. model #51121SA706
I use it at least 30 times a weekend with my side business changing oil on Kubota tractors...I haven't found a filter that it doesn't work on!
