Oil filter wrench - where from?
 

Where can I get a cheap, universal reliable one? Are there any online which come recommended?

Re: Oil filter wrench
 

I use a strap wrench its certainly universal & if you can figure out exactly how to use it it's not bad. I tend to forget every time.

Re: Oil filter wrench
 

After many disasters I use a cup one specifically for the oil filter size, they are only about £4 each which is worth shelling out compared to the hassle of a universal one

Re: Oil filter wrench - where from?
 

chain ones are better, I've had loads of strap ones break with seized on filters

Re: Oil filter wrench - where from?
 

I was cheap and went down to the local garage and asked to borrow their oil filter wrenches and they let me :D

Re: Oil filter wrench - where from?
 

Got myself a pair of oil filter pliers, think they cost me about £5

Re: Oil filter wrench - where from?
 

Started with a strap wrench, bit crap then moved onto a chain wrench...ok - then lost it and did the below
was about to say 'then I bought one' but I have a horrid feeling the one I have doesn't belong to me! will investigate, but yeah the filter 'sockets' are the way to go. Don;t overtighten it when putting it back on (you don't need any tools to reattach)

use K&N filters they have a nut on the bottom and you use a standard 13mm socket.

Other than that just stick a screwdriver through it.

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Just hope you don't find it was put on by an absolute clown and has seized in place!

been there :(

Re: Oil filter wrench - where from?
 

+1