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take the reviews with a grain of salt....Amazon has the Gearwrench Oil Filter Wrench on sale for $3.22 . reviews look positive
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That's what I have. Works well once seated on filter.Splurge and get a Lisle oil filter tool they are $13 and used by a Lot of pros.
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Lisle filter tool
You cant use a strap wrench on all vehiclesI just use a basic strap type wrench and never had an issue. Got a cap type wrench but haven't used it in a while.
I have the small and standard size ones of these. Great product.Splurge and get a Lisle oil filter tool they are $13 and used by a Lot of pros.
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Lisle filter tool
The good thing about the Lisle is it gets tighter & digs in the harder you turn-it'll even bite through the filter can if necessary. If the filter doesn't come off, it's going to be pin wrench or hammer & chisel time!That's what I have. Works well once seated on filter.
Can be difficult to get seated properly in tight quarters because you almost have to feed your hand up there and spread the jaws simultaneously. Sometimes you can catch one jaw then sorta lever it onto the filter without the help of your hand, but it may then slip as it does not readily self-center.
The small spring seems questionable and mine came off once but I just re-hooked it and it's been fine.
TL;DR: good tool but not without its quirks
I much prefer cup wrenches but it can get ridiculous trying to stock every size.
Agreed, it seems to be designed to dimple/crush the filter so it can really bite. Accordingly, probably not wise to use on a filter if you intend to reuse it (likely uncommon anyway)The good thing about the Lisle is it gets tighter & digs in the harder you turn-it'll even bite through the filter can if necessary. If the filter doesn't come off, it's going to be pin wrench or hammer & chisel time!