Oil filter tool?

89 UKDM BA4 4WS (resto job!) · Post by **wurlycorner** » Tue Jul 15, 2014 2:54 pm

Difficult to get enough grip with chain wrenches.

BMCC · Post by **BMCC** » Tue Jul 15, 2014 7:10 pm

I use the one you've linked to, it makes getting the filter off very easy. No idea if it will fit a vw golf though. I bought one that fits my other motor as well. I've used other types and they have always been more hassle than they are worth.

Post by **RattyMcClelland** » Tue Jul 15, 2014 8:32 pm

Ky Jelly.

Rub vigerously.

Once dried out it should come off and make a big mess.

Post by **DaveyBa8** » Tue Jul 15, 2014 10:17 pm

I do a good bit of servicing and these have never let me down, even on some really hard to reach areas, even if you just get an 1/8th of a turn it will slacken quickly, best I've ever used and strong. Halfords.

CARRisma · Post by **CARRisma** » Wed Jul 16, 2014 9:29 pm

I use one of those cup / socket thingies. In the past I've found a leather strap oil filter removal tool much better than the chain ones.

Dino · Post by **Dino** » Wed Jul 16, 2014 9:53 pm

Same as DaveyBA8... i use a tool very much like that except its a mole grip mechanism... removed even the toughest of filters.

ive tried most of the above listed and this has been the best tool for the job for me

Post by **SPYDOR** » Thu Jul 17, 2014 12:02 pm

I believe this is the one I bought with a few other service items from Cox Motor Parts:

http://www.coxmotorparts.co.uk/genuine- ... -1918.html

Solid, well made and worked a treat, just a shame my Ducati oil-filter was too big for this to work as well!

I do like the sound of those oil-filter pliers but thankfully changed my Ducati oil-filter for a K&N item which has a hex head welded on the end for easy removal, like they should all have...

bb1boy · Post by **bb1boy** » Thu Jul 17, 2014 12:12 pm

...where's @Donald and his oil theories when you need him..?!

89 UKDM BA4 4WS (resto job!) · Post by **wurlycorner** » Thu Jul 17, 2014 12:41 pm

Last seen blending cockroaches...

Post by **Vtecmec** » Thu Jul 17, 2014 7:16 pm