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I'm gathering items for the first oil change on my 2003 and I realized I no longer have a filter wrench. Such a minor thing, but if anyone has a recommendation for one that works well, I'd appreciate it.
BUT, I can't recall ever needing anything other than my hands to unscrew the oil filter on my C5Z. Granted, hand strength / dexterity / size all play a factor in that ability.
Disposable filters, I just use very old, large, Channel lock pliers. I have never used a wrench to tighten a disposable oil filter, ever. Oil the rubber seal, tighten as tight as you can with oily hands. Never a problem, plus you can remove them the next time. You can also add an strong neodymium magnet to the bottom of the filter if you do not have a magnetic drain plug.
This is a horizontally mounted OF on a Lycoming O-360 airplane engine. Tape added between filter and magnet to avoid fretting Arrow points to debris collected by the magnet not trapped by filter media. This is an airplane engine, but the idea is the same. This engine doesn't have a magnetic drain plug.
Disposable filters, I just use very old, large, Channel lock pliers. I have never used a wrench to tighten a disposable oil filter, ever. Oil the rubber seal, tighten as tight as you can with oily hands. Never a problem, plus you can remove them the next time. You can also add an strong neodymium magnet to the bottom of the filter if you do not have a magnetic drain plug.
Adding the magnet to the filter is a pretty cool idea. The knowledge of experienced A&P mechanics...
At one point I worked for a firm that overhauled gas turbine engines, everything from Allison 250's to the GE CF6, and was able to spend a lot of time in the four major facilities. They did some pretty impressive stuff.
This is my oil filter wrench. for Automobiles. These are 65 years old and my father bought a set of Klein pliers as an electrician apprentice in 1959. This is part of that set. I miss him
On a C5 Corvette clearance is tight. Only the cup socket and three jaw tool fit for me, and be careful not to rub the three jaw tool on the oil pan. A strap wrench or pliers don't work for me. A box wrench removes the drain plug.
If you're going to use the one that Fast one suggests, make sure that your contact area with the oil filtre is dry, it gets a little tricky if it's slippery. These are great for applying the correct torque.
Oil Filter Wrench
