Yes I saw those at Princess Auto. Seems like there are many options to choose from when it comes to an oil filter wrench!I've been using a pair of these over the last 10 years -
I've yet to run across an oil filter that they didn't work on. I get a new car every 2-3 years so having a universal oil filter wrench has come in real handyYes I saw those at Princess Auto. Seems like there are many options to choose from when it comes to an oil filter wrench!
I use one of these, this is universal.
When you change your gloves to tighten the filter, I get the torque wrench.anybody with half common sense would never tighten a filter with oily hands,
wear a clean rubber glove for grip, and it is not random,
that is the way i was taught, by a licensed mechanic,
i have installed more oil filters then everybody on this website combined,
about 30 a day, 6 days a week, for 4 years
FYI, This will not work for your RAV 4. But these are good for removing regular style filters. A bit tricky the first time you use them though. These also do not alow you to install them.I use one of these, this is universal.
This is why it's called an oil filter removal tool, I never use a tool for installation.FYI, This will not work for your RAV 4. But these are good for removing regular style filters. A bit tricky the first time you use them though. These also do not alow you to install them.
I have one of these. It scratches up and dents the old filter, but that doesn't matter to me since the filter was going to be thrown out anyway. Great little tool!I've been using a pair of these over the last 10 years -
Thanks for that tip! I'll remember that for next time!Always try to grab the filter at the outer edge, meaning furthest away from the engine, that's where it's the strongest, and will not crush as easily
I never had to go that far, but I've had several struggles, sometimes ending up in the filter looking like a bulldog was using it as a toy. So I have an assortment of filter removal tools. All these cases were caused by someone changing the oil making damn sure the filter would never ever come off accidentally. (this could even have been me on a couple of occasions, before I learned) Here is one list of some tools and tricks:Am I the only one that didn't have a tool the first time so stuck a screwdriver through the filter to get it off when it was stuck...