My new Jeep Grand Cherokee has a somewhat difficult oil filter location. I can't get at it with a conventional strap wrench. I bought a few of those K&N oil filters that have the nut spot welded on the end. But the problem with those are the nut is stamped sheet metal. And it has such profound rounded corners, the socket just rides up and over them. In short, they're basically useless.
I have a strap wrench that accepts a 3/8" socket extension, and I've use that with some success. But if I should ever get one that's stubborn to remove, that might not do it. So I'm thinking of getting a set of cheap cap wrenches, along with one of those star wrenches. I want to be equipped with enough options should any issues arise. The last thing you want is to be in a position where you have the oil drained from your vehicle, and you have to start running around trying to find a suitable wrench to remove it. These are the 2 types I'm thinking of getting. Has anyone used them, or else have any better ideas for options? I know Harbor Freight is all China, but I can't see the sense of paying more from Auto Zone or O'Reilly for what amounts to the same thing, (China or Taiwan).
https://www.harborfreight.com/4-piece-end-cap-oil-filter-wrenches-94096.html
https://www.harborfreight.com/universal-3-jaw-adjustable-oil-filter-wrench-63281.html
I have a strap wrench that accepts a 3/8" socket extension, and I've use that with some success. But if I should ever get one that's stubborn to remove, that might not do it. So I'm thinking of getting a set of cheap cap wrenches, along with one of those star wrenches. I want to be equipped with enough options should any issues arise. The last thing you want is to be in a position where you have the oil drained from your vehicle, and you have to start running around trying to find a suitable wrench to remove it. These are the 2 types I'm thinking of getting. Has anyone used them, or else have any better ideas for options? I know Harbor Freight is all China, but I can't see the sense of paying more from Auto Zone or O'Reilly for what amounts to the same thing, (China or Taiwan).
https://www.harborfreight.com/4-piece-end-cap-oil-filter-wrenches-94096.html
https://www.harborfreight.com/universal-3-jaw-adjustable-oil-filter-wrench-63281.html