What are the best tools to use on an oil filter? The "chains" seem quite popular but there are quite a few interesting designs on the market at the moment.
What do you use?
What do you use?
I have a big socket for the element with a cap type and a metal strap tool for the canister ones. Although canisters I can often get off with just my hands, or if not, aye, knock a screwdriver through it.
The Bora is handy as the filter is in a housing at the front of the engine so dead easy to access.
BBJ: "If you still cant get it off, then get your self down the gym!! lol "
Alternatively, engage the services of a local escort agency.
BBJ: "If you still cant get it off, then get your self down the gym!! lol "
Alternatively, engage the services of a local escort agency.
I've used a used a big set of stilsens before, I've no idea why mine are so tight, I only hand tighten them with oil on the gasket
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BBJ: "If you still cant get it off, then get your self down the gym!! lol "
Alternatively, engage the services of a local escort agency.
Your going straight to hell for that one!
Don't know what you mean? Ford has made some very good mid sized cars :embarrest:
They all tighten themselves when driving.
I've got a chain and strap for some reason.
If the hand of stamford can't shift it then I use a chain wrench and ratchet. Never had to use a screwdriver as yet. Never understood why so many people wind them up so tight.
I use to be one of those people :embarrest: until I learnt better off it.
I thought the oil filter must be screwed on as tight as or it will leak oil all over the place in no time at all!
Nope Hand tight as they tighten themselves when the engine is running.
Stamford, earlier today:
Lol! Nah, I've got hairy palms!
I stopped that once my eyesight started to deteriorate.
Considering spin on filters it's a good idea to not just oil the rubber gasket but also to clean the mating surface where it meets the engine block.
Significant lower arm strength helps the removal process - I have plenty of that - but if it's 'glued' itself to the block the none of us have a chance without some mechanical leverage assistance.
Considering spin on filters it's a good idea to not just oil the rubber gasket but also to clean the mating surface where it meets the engine block.
Significant lower arm strength helps the removal process - I have plenty of that - but if it's 'glued' itself to the block the none of us have a chance without some mechanical leverage assistance.
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