oil filter wrench
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From: Jamestown Tn
oil filter wrench
I just finished changing my oil and filter. For the last 4 years I had a service book I bought at the time of sale for this. I had a heck of a time getting the oil filter off. I ended up driving a large screwdriver through it several times to crank it, then it finally broke loose. So since my small strap wrench isnt enough what do you guys use? I will invest in the right one if I can find it. It seems I will need a pretty good size one to get it off. thanks Jeff
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You can get a oil filter attachment for a ratchet. I don't have one though I usually don't need one but they are handy. Usually I can take it off with my hands and sometimes a paper towel to get a better grip and if it's real tough I wrap my belt around it a couple times and use my belt as leverage.
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From: Texas
hi,Jeff I use a strap wrench from Sears. It's about 10"long handle w a long rubber strap. They came two to a pkg for $15. Called a multi something or other. I also had a hard time on the first filter. But no problem anymore, I make sure I clean the contact surfaces real good then oil the gasket like hell 
. Oh and don't over tighten! Do you have a fumoto? If not get one you'll love it.
. Oh and don't over tighten! Do you have a fumoto? If not get one you'll love it.
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From: Hampton, Maryland.
This is the one I got. I got it from a local autoparts chain here called Salvo. It measures 4 and 3/4 inches when open and 4 and 1/4 inches when "closed". It also has the ability to fold the handle 90 degreees.
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This is the one I use thanks to Dan (Kwik) https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/4...oval-tool.html
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I use one like HKusp has. Haven't had any trouble except the first time I changed the oil when I bought it. It was cranked down tight.
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From: Mass
i've dealt with this same situation awhile back, i always had a tuff time getting the filter off cause i always put it on so tight, worrying about a leak, so on my "second" to last oil change i only tightend the filter as tight as i could get it with my hands. i watched it religously for a few days and it never leaked.
ten months go by, and it was time to change the oil again "which was just two weeks ago" and i got under the truck and had just remembered it was only hand tightend. i had to put alot of muscle into it but it came right off by hand. did the oil change and only hand tightend it again.
love it!!
ten months go by, and it was time to change the oil again "which was just two weeks ago" and i got under the truck and had just remembered it was only hand tightend. i had to put alot of muscle into it but it came right off by hand. did the oil change and only hand tightend it again.
love it!!
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From: Northwest Florida
I own 2 or 3 filter wrenches, but never need it for my own vehicles. I oil the gasket, spin the filter on 'till it stops with light pressure, then 1/2 to 3/4 more turn. Never leaks or comes loose, but removes with only a rag for grip. Filters with the rough black paint for grip is a bonus.
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I hear ya on the Fram. I only use Motorcraft 1995's on my PSD, couldn't remember who made the gripper ones. Too bad others don't use it, it works!
I've got a can of spray undercoating gathering dust. I wonder if it would serve the same purpose? Maybe if I remember next change, I'll give it a try.
I've got a can of spray undercoating gathering dust. I wonder if it would serve the same purpose? Maybe if I remember next change, I'll give it a try.
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From: Eaton, CO
That's the one I use. The first time I changed the oil, I had to use that with an extension and a 1/2" drive breaker bar. That was after smacking a hole in the bottom of the filter. The previous owner had the truck maintained at a Jiffy Lube type place. Those turds must've installed the damn filter with an impact gun.