Oil filter wrench - where from? - SV650.org

13-03-12, 03:29 PM

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

13-03-12, 03:46 PM

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.

13-03-12, 03:56 PM

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

Wideboy · 13-03-12, 04:13 PM

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

13-03-12, 04:55 PM

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

13-03-12, 07:24 PM

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

Dave20046 · 13-03-12, 07:54 PM

Started with a strap wrench, bit crap then moved onto a chain wrench...ok - then lost it and did the below

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reeder

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

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)

13-03-12, 08:02 PM

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.

Dave20046 · 13-03-12, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by -Ralph-

Other than that just stick a screwdriver through it.

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

been there

13-03-12, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by -Ralph-

...just stick a screwdriver through it.

+1

13-03-12, 03:29 PM	#1
allantheboss Guest Posts: n/a	Oil filter wrench - where from? Where can I get a cheap, universal reliable one? Are there any online which come recommended?

13-03-12, 03:46 PM	#2
HoL Guest Posts: n/a	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.

13-03-12, 03:56 PM	#3
hardhat_harry Guest Posts: n/a	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

13-03-12, 04:13 PM	#4
Wideboy Evel Knievel Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Eastleigh Posts: 4,641	Re: Oil filter wrench - where from? chain ones are better, I've had loads of strap ones break with seized on filters __________________ 05 DRZ400E RIP hovis

13-03-12, 04:55 PM	#5
Reeder Guest Posts: n/a	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

13-03-12, 07:24 PM	#6
Holdup Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Oil filter wrench - where from? Got myself a pair of oil filter pliers, think they cost me about £5

13-03-12, 08:02 PM	#8
-Ralph- Guest Posts: n/a	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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