Filter Wrench Look-Up

[Merkava_4]

NAPA 3527 - 3&7/8'' - 4&3/8'' Outside Diameter
NAPA 3082 - 3&1/2'' - 3&7/8'' Outside Diameter
NAPA 3083 - 2&7/8'' - 3&1/4'' Outside Diameter
NAPA 3324 - 2&1/2'' - 3&0/0'' Outside Diameter


These are premium quality filter wrenches Made in USA by K-D Tools available at NAPA.

 

[SKUNKY]

The NAPA one is very good but this one will take off the most stubborn and hard to reach filters....
http://www.toolsource.com/import-filter-wrench-p-67265.html?osCsid=fjc1brn06r6qr5haogcupkj3i3

 

[Boss_429]

Originally Posted By: SKUNKY
The NAPA one is very good but this one will take off the most stubborn and hard to reach filters....
http://www.toolsource.com/import-filter-wrench-p-67265.html?osCsid=fjc1brn06r6qr5haogcupkj3i3


I could use that one. What do you use to turn it?

 

[SKUNKY]

3/8 socket wrench and extention length as needed..

 

[Bill Plock]

The metal strap type wrenches shown in the first post work well .. However, here's an alternative that will handle all filter sizes .. especially good for a stuborn filter ...

Vise-Grip chain wrench

 

[XS650]

Another type of wrench for stubborn filters

 

[Mike_dup1]

Check out this source, just about everything imaginable.

CTA Tools

 

[GMBoy]

Originally Posted By: Mike_dup1
Check out this source, just about everything imaginable.

CTA Tools




NICE site - I can see my wallet empty real soon!

 

[Gary Allan]

A REAL BITOG'r has a full compliment of oil filter wrenches for any application that he might run into on a random encounter with an oil change. Some BITOG'rs have actually used this as a pickup line in the frozen food section when in their rogue stag mode (rut season).

 

[Boss_429]

Originally Posted By: SKUNKY
3/8 socket wrench and extention length as needed..


Yep, I see it now. Didn't notice the spot in the center for the extension to go into.

Thanks.

 

[Boss_429]

Originally Posted By: Gary Allan
Some BITOG'rs have actually used this as a pickup line in the frozen food section when in their rogue stag mode (rut season).


I tried it and it doesn't work... and my wife was a little upset.

 

[Dyoel182]

Originally Posted By: SKUNKY
The NAPA one is very good but this one will take off the most stubborn and hard to reach filters....
http://www.toolsource.com/import-filter-wrench-p-67265.html?osCsid=fjc1brn06r6qr5haogcupkj3i3


I have one and like it. It was only $5.99 at AutoZone and works like a charm.

 

[Merkava_4]

Here are some more filter wrenches:

1) http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n284/MACDRIVE/TOOLS/DSCN0621.jpg
2) http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n284/MACDRIVE/TOOLS/DSCN0624.jpg
3) http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n284/MACDRIVE/TOOLS/DSCN1137.jpg
4) http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n284/MACDRIVE/TOOLS/DSCN1123.jpg
5) http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n284/MACDRIVE/TOOLS/DSCN1162.jpg
6) http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n284/MACDRIVE/TOOLS/DSCN0619.jpg
7) http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n284/MACDRIVE/TOOLS/DSCN0628.jpg
8) http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n284/MACDRIVE/TOOLS/DSCN0617.jpg


On my last oil change I used the K-D band type wrench for removing the filter and then I used the FloTool graphite cup wrench for tightening the new filter; no more having to grip the filter by hand.

 

[flatlandtacoma]

Why would anybody intentionally put an oil filter on with a wrench, knowing they will then need a bigger fancier wrench to get the darn thing off?!?

 

[Merkava_4]

Hi flatlandtacoma,

I just used a regular length 3/8'' drive ratchet attached to that cup wrench in link #3. I was pulling on the ratchet handle with only my index and middle fingers; so I was able to get a good feel for the torque and yet still get it plenty tight.

 

[Dyoel182]

Originally Posted By: flatlandtacoma
Why would anybody intentionally put an oil filter on with a wrench, knowing they will then need a bigger fancier wrench to get the darn thing off?!?


A very good question. They dont leak when you tighten them by hand so why would you want to torque it down and risk thread damage in such a vital place?

 

[XS650]

Originally Posted By: flatlandtacoma
Why would anybody intentionally put an oil filter on with a wrench, knowing they will then need a bigger fancier wrench to get the darn thing off?!?

On some cars you can't get a good hand grip on the filter.

 

[Gary Allan]

Originally Posted By: XS650
Originally Posted By: flatlandtacoma
Why would anybody intentionally put an oil filter on with a wrench, knowing they will then need a bigger fancier wrench to get the darn thing off?!?

On some cars you can't get a good hand grip on the filter.



Exactly. It may be the only way to get it "hand tight" without violating some child labor laws.

 

[Dyoel182]

I used to think mine was annoying but now I just go in from the top and reach back behind the tower brace and intake manifold with my left hand.

 

[The_Champ]

Personally I'm a fan of the endcap filter wrenches. The filter on my Pathfinder is a pain to get out. I put my extra extension in the wrench and it makes the filter an ease to reamove.