DIY people, how do remove your oil filters?

[Jai_Jai_Binks]

I ask, as this weekend i went thru an ordeal to remove my oil filter.

I ask cus till now, i've been using a no name brand cap that fitted on top of the oil filter (it was called import oilfilter cap at autozone) and a 3/8
ratchet mated with the cap.

This is the oil filter cap i was referring to:
http://www.tooltopia.com/index.asp?Page ... rodID=5625

This is my ratchet (exactly same, but made Stanley)
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/de ... 2-1448975-
7376051?v=glance&s=hi&n=553424

Usually, a little turn of the ratchet and the process seemed soo easy...until this saturday. Man, i had a horrible time getting that sucker out, I tried with with the ratchet, with my hands..but it just woun't loosen. After 3 hours of a battle, it finally loosened and i was able to get it out...but there has got to be an easier way. i'm in search for a better tool that makes life a little easy.

I wanted to see what tools do you guys use to get the oil filter out.

Edit: i only use the tool to remove the oil filter, when replacing it i hand tight it.

[StockSolara]

I just twist it off wit my hand. . . I think you should just not tighten too much next time

[Mole]

something like this



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[Fletch]

Since I do it myself everytime, I know I do not over torque it so it always comes right off by hand.

If you don't have a filter wrench, just hammer a screwdriver through the filter and use it as a lever. It is messy but works.

[Jai_Jai_Binks]

something like this



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Do they make the likewise for 3inch oil filters, i've tried autozone, o' rileys, ryans' auto parts and those small non frachised auto parts stores. Yeah, i've even tried walmart auto dept..That wrench is what I originally wanted, but none i saw are made for 3inch oil filters. (keeping in mind i'm referring to 5sfe).

[TadS]

I use the same type of tool you use Jai, haven't ever had the same problem though.

[cdeez]

this is what I have and it works every time. its spring loaded and it clamps to any size filter and it hooks to a socket wrench.

[xsolara33x]

^^^ where did you get it? I use the claw type oil filter remover...
raphael

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[cdeez]

^^^ where did you get it? I use the claw type oil filter remover...
raphael

i got it from auto zone, like three years ago. its like 10 bucks on this webiste.http://www.jcwhitney.com

[Hsakuragi]

got it from pepboys, works like a charm so far

[Mole]

Here's a girl that can help you.

[xsolara33x]

DAMN!!! lol...
raphael

[jazzlara]

something like this



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wow, thats one post each day for over 10 years!! impressive yet disturbing.

[Jai_Jai_Binks]

Mole, can you check to see if they sell it for 3inch filters around your area..in houston, its all 3.5&4's, no one's got that tool for 3inch filters?