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Like the "cup" wrenches, it grabs the end of the filter so it is usually pretty easy to get the wrench, extension, and a socket handle in to it. As things got more crowded underhood, though, that became more and more difficult to fit in there and then still have enough room to turn it. Doing my own oil changes for the past thirty years or more, I started out using the typical metal band wrench and that served me well for years. I tried those "cup" wrenches which grip the end of the filter and those work well, but you end up with a mess of them because it seems like every vehicle you work on has a different diameter oil filter. I have this one and the wide range model and those two cover everything I own in two models instead of a half dozen of the cup wrenches. On a recommendation, I tried the Lisle model out.
I've even used the 3 prong ones, they didn't work as well as this bad boy. Most of the people at those parts store don't know much, not saying all, but most. Don't spend your money on specific sized wrenches, especially the plastic ones. The three prong ones didn't move it at all.
Just because they've never seen such a tool like this, doesn't mean it's bad. Most times you don't even need the wrench, only if it was installed really tight. I would suggest tightening it and then loosen it 1/8 to 1/4 turn. This is in reference to the review before mine. They make the gaskets in the filters thick, it compresses enough that you don't need it super tight. I've done many oil changes, from using those plastic so called "specific ones" to metal straps, to using a screwdriver.
This thing grabbed it and was out immediately. Filters vary by manufacturers of the filters, not the car. FYI. You technically don't need to tighten the filter so much that you lock it, it's not necessary. I have a new car ready for its first oil change and the factory puts them on tight. The ones that specify car makes are usually the OEM ones, not aftermarket filters.
Get the info from the people that have actually done an oil change. The wrench is mainly for removal of the filter, not installing.
this wrench has probably been kept quiet so they can sell all the other kinds, this one in combination with the identical but larger one is all u need for spin on filters.
It grips the oil filter very well. This is a very high quality wrench made of very sturdy steel. It is compact and fits in tight spaces. I'm confident that this could be the last oil filter wrench I ever need to buy. All you need to do is attach it to a socket wrench, put it over the oil filter and turn.
You may need a ratchet extension as well, depending on your oil filter location. This wrench is for filter removal only. This is a great oil filter wrench. ALWAYS TIGHTEN NEW OIL FILTER BY HAND. You have to have a 3/8" drive ratchet to use with it. Easy. You pull them apart with your hands, put the wrench on the filter and the spring will pull the pieces into the filter.
It fits almost all passenger car filters and most smaller trucks. The two pieces that grip the filter are connected with a spring. NEVER TIGHTEN WITH A WRENCH. Hook up your ratchet and loosen, the wrench bites into the filter right away.
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