On 11 Nov 2020 at 16:46:51 GMT, ""Dave Plowman" News)"
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In article ,
Robin wrote:
On 11/11/2020 10:46, Tim Lamb wrote:


The best oil filter wrenches look like overlarge spanners which match
the flats at the top of the filter.In the past I tried every version
of these other types none of which worked sucessfully in confined spaces
I've found a *strap wrench* pretty good. Mine is based on a box section
steel rod which takes a 1/2" socket driver. Where access is restricted,
you can use an extender.

+1

The trick, of course, when doing your own oil changes is not to tighten
the filter like it's a cylinder head bolt. It will then come off by hand
easily enough.

I'd admit to fitting them hand tight plus a bit with the wrench. It just
*seems* like it's necessary on such an essential component that could wreck an
engine if it came loose.

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Cheers, Rob