Anyone here change their own oil?
#1
Driver
Thread Starter
Anyone here change their own oil?
If so, do you use a wrench to remove the oil filter element?
Today I attempted to remove the oil filter element with a rubber strap wrench, but it just kept slipping. If I plan on keeping this car longer, I should probably invest in the cap that fits over the end of the filter assembly.
thanks in advance
Today I attempted to remove the oil filter element with a rubber strap wrench, but it just kept slipping. If I plan on keeping this car longer, I should probably invest in the cap that fits over the end of the filter assembly.
thanks in advance
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If so, do you use a wrench to remove the oil filter element?
Today I attempted to remove the oil filter element with a rubber strap wrench, but it just kept slipping. If I plan on keeping this car longer, I should probably invest in the cap that fits over the end of the filter assembly.
thanks in advance
Today I attempted to remove the oil filter element with a rubber strap wrench, but it just kept slipping. If I plan on keeping this car longer, I should probably invest in the cap that fits over the end of the filter assembly.
thanks in advance
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Ubermommy (11-05-21)
#6
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My experiences with the cap wrench
- They tend to slip
- They get stuck on the oil filter housing
- Not as durable, break easily
- Basically, they suck
If you're going to be changing the oil yourself, I recommend investing in the ASR FTL-01, it will be the best oil filter wrench you will ever use.
- I have never had it slip
- well made, high quality
- does not get stuck on the housing
I paid $40 something when they first came out, now they are only about $23.
Here is a link https://www.asrparts.com/collections...nt=11916225414
- They tend to slip
- They get stuck on the oil filter housing
- Not as durable, break easily
- Basically, they suck
If you're going to be changing the oil yourself, I recommend investing in the ASR FTL-01, it will be the best oil filter wrench you will ever use.
- I have never had it slip
- well made, high quality
- does not get stuck on the housing
I paid $40 something when they first came out, now they are only about $23.
Here is a link https://www.asrparts.com/collections...nt=11916225414
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CTNX1719 (01-06-20)
#7
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My experiences with the cap wrench
- They tend to slip
NOPE
- They get stuck on the oil filter housing
Yes, but come off with a few taps
- Not as durable, break easily
NOPE
- Basically, they suck
NOPE
If you're going to be changing the oil yourself, I recommend investing in the ASR FTL-01, it will be the best oil filter wrench you will ever use.
- I have never had it slip
- well made, high quality
- does not get stuck on the housing
I paid $40 something when they first came out, now they are only about $23.
Here is a link https://www.asrparts.com/collections...nt=11916225414
- They tend to slip
NOPE
- They get stuck on the oil filter housing
Yes, but come off with a few taps
- Not as durable, break easily
NOPE
- Basically, they suck
NOPE
If you're going to be changing the oil yourself, I recommend investing in the ASR FTL-01, it will be the best oil filter wrench you will ever use.
- I have never had it slip
- well made, high quality
- does not get stuck on the housing
I paid $40 something when they first came out, now they are only about $23.
Here is a link https://www.asrparts.com/collections...nt=11916225414
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#8
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I'm with XSV; I've used the Assenmacher TOY640 metal filter cap for more than 10 years, and haven't had any problems. Before buying it, I did have problems with both a plastic cap wrench (that broke), and a stamped metal cap wrench (that slipped).
#11
If so, do you use a wrench to remove the oil filter element?
Today I attempted to remove the oil filter element with a rubber strap wrench, but it just kept slipping. If I plan on keeping this car longer, I should probably invest in the cap that fits over the end of the filter assembly.
thanks in advance
Today I attempted to remove the oil filter element with a rubber strap wrench, but it just kept slipping. If I plan on keeping this car longer, I should probably invest in the cap that fits over the end of the filter assembly.
thanks in advance
#13
Pole Position
I've tried many oil filter cap wrenches from cheap ones to expensive ones, ones that the dealer sold, to ones that were recommended on this site. Each one with a different issue. Must be my luck I guess.
I don't over tighten the house, I lube up the O-ring as well as the threads before putting the housing back, and I also torque the housing down to specs, 18 ft. lbs., If not hand tighten like I use to do on my old vehicles.
So don't quote what I say and put "NOPE" like I was wrong. There always has to be that one person.
#14
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Well good for you, everyone has different experiences with different tools. Hence why I stated "My experiences with cap wrenches"
I've tried many oil filter cap wrenches from cheap ones to expensive ones, ones that the dealer sold, to ones that were recommended on this site. Each one with a different issue. Must be my luck I guess.
I don't over tighten the house, I lube up the O-ring as well as the threads before putting the housing back, and I also torque the housing down to specs, 18 ft. lbs., If not hand tighten like I use to do on my old vehicles.
So don't quote what I say and put "NOPE" like I was wrong. There always has to be that one person.
I've tried many oil filter cap wrenches from cheap ones to expensive ones, ones that the dealer sold, to ones that were recommended on this site. Each one with a different issue. Must be my luck I guess.
I don't over tighten the house, I lube up the O-ring as well as the threads before putting the housing back, and I also torque the housing down to specs, 18 ft. lbs., If not hand tighten like I use to do on my old vehicles.
So don't quote what I say and put "NOPE" like I was wrong. There always has to be that one person.