Lude Generation

There are loads of types of oil filter removal tools out there. Does anyone have any recommendations? I have been wanting one of these in my tool box for ages.

I just stab mine with a screwdriver. I have one of the chain type removal tools but I find that getting it going with the screwdriver is easier, then just remove the screwdriver and remove filter by hand. Bit messy and unprofessional though

jjmartin349571 wrote:I just stab mine with a screwdriver.

There is that.

I kind of want a generic one as I sometimes help out my next door neighbour with his Golf, but then there is this:

http://h-tune.co.uk/genuine-honda-oil-f ... -tool.html

You mean there's another way of doing it, besides hammering a screwdriver through them?




I just use a meaty webbing type strap wrench, this one;

http://www.tooled-up.com/product/draper ... tAodgQwAbQ
As opposed to this one, which isn't man enough for the job really;

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/39087668 ... 108&ff19=0

Except on a CX where I have the proper Purflux filter spanner (due to the incredibly jobby access you get to the filter on them!);


Have used these before and they're excellent, provided you have room to slide them over the back of the filter with the ratchet attached (1/2" square drive) or get a spanner onto the nut on the wrench;


I've seen these used successfully, but I couldn't get on with them

I use a rubber jar gripper believe it or not

They can be bought of ebay or from asda etc....

If you want a tool for the standard Honda petrol oil filters then i can find out how much the Honda ones are if you like?

Its kool thanks I am not sure what I'll go for so wont waste your time.


Rob I didn't think of that! I have one in the kitchen

If you've put your filter on properly, then you only need your hand to undo it.

Else, a screwdriver jabbed into it is usually the easiest method, and then you only need to do that the once, because see above

A rubber glove!

Seriously, I have a couple of the tools mentioned above and they are great on most cars, but i find teh biggest issue is actually having the room to turn them.
I've taken to using a decent quality washing up glove, works perfectly and has done for ages.

I bought one of the chain ones and it was awful, couldnt get it to do anything (although that might have been because im an idiot)

Ended up stabbing a screwdriver through if and havent looked back since!