Bad boy looks awesome! Except if you had enough swing room to use this, you'd probably already have the filter off.
Probably lots of other assorted uses for a huge jawed vice grips though. Item 66568, I can't get a link to work right to it...
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Bad boy looks awesome! Except if you had enough swing room to use this, you'd probably already have the filter off.
Probably lots of other assorted uses for a huge jawed vice grips though. Item 66568, I can't get a link to work right to it...
I have a set of these Channellocks and like them. you don't have to mess with adjusting, locking, unlocking, etc.
I'll second tom slick. Those channel lock ones are just the nuts to pop a stubborn filter loose. H/F has them on sale every now and then for around $4.00. I know, I know they'll probably only last for 2 or 3 changes but I got lucky and mine have lasted so far for at least 5 years now.
i like the looks of those channellocks!
I have never understood why the mfg's of oil filters paint them with a gloss paint. Usually one's hands are coated with some oil when changing oil, then having a slick filter, then having arthritis and a poor grip, ect., ect. Just makes no sense at all.
I remember one time I had a oil filter stick so bad I had to punch a screwdriver thru the case to get it poped and started. Yes I do oil my rubber gaskets before installing.
This must be why they make these tools.
I remember one time I had a oil filter stick so bad I had to punch a screwdriver thru the case to get it poped and started. Yes I do oil my rubber gaskets before installing.
This must be why they make these tools.
Originally Posted By: jcwit
I have never understood why the mfg's of oil filters paint them with a gloss paint. Usually one's hands are coated with some oil when changing oil, then having a slick filter, then having arthritis and a poor grip, ect., ect. Just makes no sense at all.
I think the oil filter manufacturers are getting the hint. The new Purolator Pure Ones are coated with a paint that feels like it has sand mixed in. They're very easy to remove.
Why it took them decades to "get a grip" is anyone's guess.
I have never understood why the mfg's of oil filters paint them with a gloss paint. Usually one's hands are coated with some oil when changing oil, then having a slick filter, then having arthritis and a poor grip, ect., ect. Just makes no sense at all.
I think the oil filter manufacturers are getting the hint. The new Purolator Pure Ones are coated with a paint that feels like it has sand mixed in. They're very easy to remove.
Why it took them decades to "get a grip" is anyone's guess.
Vise Grips are subjected to a lot of stress when used and the only ones that work reliably for me are the original ones made by the Petersen Manufacturing Co. I have been disappointed with the performance of cheap copies of Vise Grips.
Originally Posted By: George7941
Vise Grips are subjected to a lot of stress when used and the only ones that work reliably for me are the original ones made by the Petersen Manufacturing Co. I have been disappointed with the performance of cheap copies of Vise Grips.
You obviously are talking about the Vise-Grips from 10+ years ago. Peterson sold out to Irwin. The Irwin Vise-Grips are now all made in China and the quality has taken a serious dive in both finish, fit and strength. If you see a new Vise-Grips in a store that has the "Made in USA" label on it, it's been hanging on the peg for a couple of years.
Vise Grips are subjected to a lot of stress when used and the only ones that work reliably for me are the original ones made by the Petersen Manufacturing Co. I have been disappointed with the performance of cheap copies of Vise Grips.
You obviously are talking about the Vise-Grips from 10+ years ago. Peterson sold out to Irwin. The Irwin Vise-Grips are now all made in China and the quality has taken a serious dive in both finish, fit and strength. If you see a new Vise-Grips in a store that has the "Made in USA" label on it, it's been hanging on the peg for a couple of years.
Originally Posted By: davefr
If you need vise grips to remove your filter then you didn't install it correctly.
Nearly every factory installed oil filter was screwed on much too tightly, and I had to resort to drastic measures to get it off the engine.
If you need vise grips to remove your filter then you didn't install it correctly.
Nearly every factory installed oil filter was screwed on much too tightly, and I had to resort to drastic measures to get it off the engine.
^ Yes -- tell the factory gorillas that. I cracked/crushed the can before it came loose. Once it was cracked and leaking, I HAD to get it off
. I always dread the initial (factory fill) change.
. I always dread the initial (factory fill) change.The guy who installs oil filters on the line
Originally Posted By: davefr
If you need vise grips to remove your filter then you didn't install it correctly.
Jiffy Lube.
If you need vise grips to remove your filter then you didn't install it correctly.
Jiffy Lube.
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