#3328129 - 12/24/08 09:25 AM
The baddest oil filter wrench you've ever seen.
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LNXGUY
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Loc: Barrie, Ont,
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This thing is awesome! I might order one even though I'll probably never use it. Reminds me of something from Terminator 2.
Available at bosstoolsupply.com for anyone who is interested.
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#3328376 - 12/24/08 11:01 AM
Re: The baddest oil filter wrench you've ever seen.
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SamuraiSam
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Loc: Bellingham, WA
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Actually I've never had good luck with that style of oil filter wrench. I usually use the curve 'pliers' style or the band-style.
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#3328458 - 12/24/08 11:25 AM
Re: The baddest oil filter wrench you've ever seen.
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FWDcar
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Loc: Cottage Grove, MN
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That thing was my best friend when changing oil! I used it on almost all filters I couldn't get them off with a rag + brakecleaner. It needs to be a good one though.... and in two different sizes.
I did 90+ oil changes a day. Ugh, I hated that job, but it had its fun moments.
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#3328541 - 12/24/08 12:00 PM
Re: The baddest oil filter wrench you've ever seen.
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I have to use my hand while wearing a latex glove, just like a I did on my last Mazda. They don't give you much room to work with.
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#3328871 - 12/24/08 02:52 PM
Re: The baddest oil filter wrench you've ever seen.
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OnyxEros
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Loc: Seattle
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ive never had an issue getting a filter off until the evo...It is a pain to take off but it's in a decent location
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#3328907 - 12/24/08 03:13 PM
Re: The baddest oil filter wrench you've ever seen.
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SamuraiSam
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Registered: 07/29/02
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Loc: Bellingham, WA
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I did a lot of oil changes for several years on big rigs, diesel heavy equipment, later on cars and trucks.
This cup style is nearly worthless since you need one for every size of oil filter. I used this on my Honda.... one time since it's way more awkward than a band or pliers.
Similarly to the OP'S filter wrench.. it takes a long time and you also need to use another tool with it- ratchet or ratcheting end wrench.
This band style is just the best for severely tight, HUGE filters on stationary generators and heavy equipment- I'm talking Baldwin B2 and B99 filters, about 3-4x the size of a Ford / Motorcraft FL1-A. Its also pretty fast, second only to the pliers for removal. As long as you don't buy a cheap brand they last for a very long time and you only need a few sizes... when I worked as an auto tech I had two sizes (didn't need the "Giant" size). Additionally this is the only wrench I know of that lets you tighten a filter w/out damaging it. I use these on hydraulic spin-ons, water separator and fuel spin-on Racor's, and in the pump/filtration systems on thrust bearings and pedestal bearings, where you need to index and tighten the hell outta the filter. Also some big diesels you need to snug the filter a little more than hand-tight, or are working in a very confined space (say, when you have a main filter and a bypass filter tucked right inside the frame rail and directly next to each other) I have never crushed a filter during installation with the band type.
And last but not least the pliers style which is great at quick-change oil places- kept this stored on the oil bowser (drain tank). Only one size, adjusts like channel lock pliers, gets into most really nasty confined spaces. Fast, easy, bites the filter for no-slip removal.
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#3329732 - 12/24/08 09:18 PM
Re: The baddest oil filter wrench you've ever seen.
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theLoon
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Loc: MN
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I've had one for a while, it works like a charm--assuming you can get it to sit flat on top of the filter. Also helps if you can wrap your fingers around the "claws" when cranking down. Beats the crap out of the "band" type wrenches.
I always oil my filter gasket and hand-tighten, but most of the time can't hand-loosen them for removal.
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#3338158 - 12/28/08 09:12 PM
Re: The baddest oil filter wrench you've ever seen.
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CommonGutterTrash
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really? we're going to talk about oil filter wrenches?
wtf?
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#3341777 - 12/30/08 02:50 AM
Re: The baddest oil filter wrench you've ever seen.
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DanTSiAWD
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I've tried many varieties over the years and think my favorite are the big pliers or vice-grips. I've resorted to 'big ass screwdriver stabbing through filter creating a huge mess and requiring an hour of painful rotation' a couple times on older cars. 
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#3347656 - 12/31/08 11:19 PM
Re: The baddest oil filter wrench you've ever seen.
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5.Slow
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I send my car to the crusher, and get a new one when it's time to change oil
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#3353549 - 01/03/09 11:54 AM
Re: The baddest oil filter wrench you've ever seen.
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AMGSiR
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My first service on my MS3 cost me $27... I'm not fucking around with it myself for that kind of coin!!
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