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Wrap an end of a luggage strap round it and grip with pliers or better
mole grips. Turning the pliers should tighten the strap and remove the
filter.

But if you can get your hands in, wearing rubber gloves after giving it a
good clean to remove any oil should do it - they're not usually very tight.

Wrap a couple of elastic bands around the filter to give some grip.
(your postman will no doubt leave some for you - just walk around with
your eyes on the pavement).

Get an old leather belt & remove the buckle's tongue.

Make a loop in the belt by passing the end through the buckle & place
over filter. A couple of extra turns on the filter might be helpful.

Pull to tighten and to apply torque in order to ,hopefully, undo filter.

If this doesn't apply enough torque on its own, assist it with your
other hand wrapped around the belt.

This method has the advantage of not damaging the filter - unless the
threads shear off of course.

p.s. Make sure you're turning it the right way. It's easy to get
disoriented if you have to work from underneath.

Clean your wounds and apply first aid.

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Sam