oil filter tool? stab in the dark.

Over the years i have used the tried and tested method of oil filter removal. That is big screw driver and hammer, a bit messy but works. then to fit the filter i use the hand feeling method that is untill you feel the greased rubber ring tighted. Does anyone have a tried and tested oil filter tighting tool which they would recommend as its always a bit touch and go to get that last turn on the filter!!!

Hi there ...

I have been in the automotive trade for 32 years ...

I would carry on as you are

The only way to tighten it 'by the book' is with a very small torque wrench and a proper suzuki oil filter tool.

ps. I would rather undo it with a cheap filter removal strap (halfords etc sell them )

I find tightening it by hand works fine, (both hands) the vortex of oil flowing clockwise through the oil filter cannister, serves to tighten it further, over time...have you ever taken one off and thought,"I'm sure I didn't creak it up that tight when I put it on"! the last oil filter element I fitted was a K&N and they have a hex head on the end, so you can (over)tighten them with a socket!!!!

Thanks caz650s glad to see i am doing it right. The filter removal strap is the tool i have been toying with getting.

[embee]

Yep, spin-on oil filters I do up as tight as I can by hand (oil the seal first).

I've never had one leak or come loose.

It's one of the few instances where I ignore all instructions regarding torque and/or angle.

Spin-ons are designed so the seal compression is limited by the canister bottoming out metal to metal at the joint. Once this is reached it's basically tight.

Just buy an oil filter removal tool. For the price of them, it saves all the mess and can mean you can tighten the filter properly as well.

And remember to check the old seal ring hasn't been left stuck on the casing- I made that mistake last year and ended up jetting oil across the front lawn!

[timwilky]

I have both strap type and chain type removal tools, Never needed to use them on a my bikes as I can get a good enough grip by hand. But use the tools on cars where I cannot get a good enough grip and occasionally still resort to big screwdriver and hammer.

Now big up to Renault with their 1.5DCI engine as on my lads van. The filter is on top of the engine, no excuse to neglect it as it is so easy to get at.

Tightening is always by hand, smear a little oil on the new filter seal and screw up till hand tight and then 1/2 a turn

Yeah the chain ones are great for removing stubborn filters on cars, but can mangle them up a fair bit.

Originally Posted by ged

Thanks caz650s glad to see i am doing it right. The filter removal strap is the tool i have been toying with getting.

Cheers ged ...

As a basic rule of thumb ...lightly oil sealing 'o' ring ...spin it on until it makes contact and then about 1/4 of a turn