recommend a oil filter removal tool

[ktl]

I originally have the mole grip type but its kinda broke now. can anyone recommend one please as there is so much to choose from with difference price tags.

thanks

 

[Texx]

http://www.tm-developments.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=31_32_15&products_id=245

 

[jayc-glanza17]

use one from tmd i do and its really good bit of kit, and lasted.

 

[12345678]

i use this;

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...&group_ID=1534&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog

sacodetoro got one of the tm developments filter removal cups and i can honestly say i thought it was shite!lol. my opinion though.

 

[dac69er]

i use a cup type tool and find it great. i cant comment on the tmd one, but it looks the similar to mine.

 

[JonoPhilpott]

Theres one type i will only ever use... its got 3 prongs and it tightens as you undo just shove a half inch ratchet in the end! worked unbelievable on mine.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Draper-Expert...t=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item2310e50a50

 

[dac69er]

Theres one type i will only ever use... its got 3 prongs and it tightens as you undo just shove a half inch ratchet in the end! worked unbelievable on mine.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Draper-Expert...t=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item2310e50a50

that one is good if you use different types of filters as it will work for different sizes and shape filters, unlike the specific cup ones!

i just use the cup type as all i have is starlets

 

[kellygt]

You can just walk in to your Toyota dealership and buy the brass cup for removing oil filters over the counter thats what I did

 

[Mark-ep91]

i use the free hammer and flathead screwdriver sometimes if i forget the tool

 

[dark_knight]

i know this is proli not in your market but i use this - it works on the principle similar to torquing the filter using a rope. works a charm but at times you lack wiggle room.. :/

 

[dac69er]

to be honest, once the filter has been removed once when its been imported you should be able to undo it with just your hands. your only meant to do them hand tight anyway

 

[dark_knight]

@dac69er: i agree but at times, if your engine has gathered quite some miles since the last service or has been sitting for a while, they can need a nudge from a filter removal tool to get it off..

 

[dac69er]

@dac69er: i agree but at times, if your engine has gathered quite some miles since the last service or has been sitting for a while, they can need a nudge from a filter removal tool to get it off..

if you are changing the oil every 3000miles or every year as recommended then you shouldnt have a problem! i know what you mean though. sometimes it does make it easier

 

[neilcliop]

i use the free hammer and flathead screwdriver sometimes if i forget the tool

works great