oil filter wrench
Fleet Owner
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From: Rio Rico, AZ.
The best filter wrench can be found at NAPA.
I forget the part number right now, but a picture from F350-6's gallery will give all the detail that you need.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...205034&width=2
I forget the part number right now, but a picture from F350-6's gallery will give all the detail that you need.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...205034&width=2
Cargo Master
Joined: Oct 2008
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From: Eaton, CO
The best filter wrench can be found at NAPA.
I forget the part number right now, but a picture from F350-6's gallery will give all the detail that you need.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...205034&width=2
I forget the part number right now, but a picture from F350-6's gallery will give all the detail that you need.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...205034&width=2
Hotshot
Joined: Mar 2001
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From: Manhattan, KS
I use a filter wrench that looks like it has a "bicycle" chain on it. I purchase it when I first got the truck and couldn't get the filter off with the old screw driver through the filter trick. I don't remember the brand, but it works great.
I always loosen the filter enough that I can get it off by hand before punching a hole in the filter to drain the oil and before pulling the plug on the pan on the outside chance that the darn thing would be stuck so I can't get it off and need to get some help or have to drive it somewhere. That way I don't have a disabled vehicle with the oil filter stuck that is shredded to pieces.
I always loosen the filter enough that I can get it off by hand before punching a hole in the filter to drain the oil and before pulling the plug on the pan on the outside chance that the darn thing would be stuck so I can't get it off and need to get some help or have to drive it somewhere. That way I don't have a disabled vehicle with the oil filter stuck that is shredded to pieces.
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From: Windsor, Colorado
I have several different size band type, but usually just use the channel locks like Barry has pictured here. I got them when my biggest band clamp was not big enough for a hyd. filter we had on a truck. They are great for getting off all sizes of filters.
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From: Northwest Florida
If somebody tells me how to post a photo here, I'll show you a picture of the absolute very best working, filter wrench ever. Trouble is, I don't remember where I bought it, and it doesn't fit larger size filters.
I promise it's one some (maybe most) of you have never seen.
I promise it's one some (maybe most) of you have never seen.
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From: Gulf Coast of Florida
I use a "three legged" adjustable wrench from Sears -
Craftsman Universal Oil Filter Wrench, Auto-Adjustable
it cost less than $20 too, fits the filters for our trucks and just about everything else smaller
Craftsman Universal Oil Filter Wrench, Auto-Adjustable
it cost less than $20 too, fits the filters for our trucks and just about everything else smaller
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IMO, if you need a wrench to get it off, it is too damn tight. I tighten mine by hand and take it off by hand. Back in the day, 6 years ago, I'd hand tighten it, then go the extra turn with the wrench. It would be a BUGGER to get off. That is how I discovered the screwdriver wrench method.
Seriously, put it on by hand. Give it a snug turn by dry non-slick hands. It won't leak. Then you can poke it with a screwdriver on the bottom to drain the oil out. Then put a 1/2 gallon zip-loc bag over it and yes, remove it by hand with the bag over it. No wrenches period.
Seriously, put it on by hand. Give it a snug turn by dry non-slick hands. It won't leak. Then you can poke it with a screwdriver on the bottom to drain the oil out. Then put a 1/2 gallon zip-loc bag over it and yes, remove it by hand with the bag over it. No wrenches period.
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More Turbo
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From: Jamestown Tn
thanks for all the responses, I did get it off using the "drive a large screwdriver through it method" even with the screwdriver through it it was a bear. I had to drive the screwdriver through it almost 4 tiimes to get it off because I could only turn it so far whithout hitting something. I did finally put the new one on hand tight with a extra 1/4 - 1/3 turn by hand to tighten it snug. It hasnt leaked. The dealer was doing these changes while I had the coupon book for oil change , rotate tires and lube. Believe it or not, it was a bargin at the time because it was before oil went throught he roof. So I guess i made out. But now i am doing it all. Anyway thanks for the replies. Jeff
More Turbo
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From: South Park, Colorado
This style works great. I have a couple of different sizes in my tool box, I have yet to find a canister filter they will not take care of.
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From: Glen Rose,Texas
Fleet Owner
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From: Rio Rico, AZ.
I went into NAPA looking for that filter wrench because I heard good things about it from this forum and they said it didn't exist. They hadn't a clue about it. I finally gave up and used the one I posted previously. It's never let me down and it was a fraction of the price of that NAPA filter wrench. NAPA in this area sucks.
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