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Oil filter removal

Oil filter removal

James S
Posting Freak
1,240
17-07-2019, 08:14 PM
#1
What's the best tool to use? I currently use a draper belt, that attaches to my wrench, but it's useless. Any ideas on the best one for the is200?
James S
17-07-2019, 08:14 PM #1

What's the best tool to use? I currently use a draper belt, that attaches to my wrench, but it's useless. Any ideas on the best one for the is200?

Fozzy
Posting Freak
1,132
17-07-2019, 11:33 PM
#2
I have a chain One, which bites into the filter, works quite well. Failing that stick a screw driver through it, but it does get a bit messy

2009 JAE Car Pull Runner Up
2010 JAE Car Pull Failure

My Garage
Fozzy
17-07-2019, 11:33 PM #2

I have a chain One, which bites into the filter, works quite well. Failing that stick a screw driver through it, but it does get a bit messy


2009 JAE Car Pull Runner Up
2010 JAE Car Pull Failure

My Garage

toxo
Posting Freak
4,843
17-07-2019, 11:50 PM
#3
I quite like these:

[Image: mt0428-00-03x.jpg]

They only work if you have good access directly above the filter.

Toyota use/recommend these which are a bit naff:

[Image: Oil%20Filter%20Wrench.JPG]

I have 2 of these which are TERRIBLE:

[Image: 20060306070503-0-3997.jpg]

HTH :thumbup1:
toxo
17-07-2019, 11:50 PM #3

I quite like these:

[Image: mt0428-00-03x.jpg]

They only work if you have good access directly above the filter.

Toyota use/recommend these which are a bit naff:

[Image: Oil%20Filter%20Wrench.JPG]

I have 2 of these which are TERRIBLE:

[Image: 20060306070503-0-3997.jpg]

HTH :thumbup1:

Sparkystav
Administrator
14,683
18-07-2019, 12:37 AM
#4
I have one of these, works ok:

[Image: OilFilterRemoval.jpg]

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Sparkystav
18-07-2019, 12:37 AM #4

I have one of these, works ok:

[Image: OilFilterRemoval.jpg]


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Mr Reman
Senior Member
250
18-07-2019, 12:44 AM
#5
With oil filters I tend to use a thick grippy rubber glove and twist it off by hand (While making the mandatory masculine "HURRRRRRRRRRRA, HURRRRRRRRah" sounds). Most of time I can get it to move and as soon as it's gone 1/8th of a turn it's easy.

If I can't budge it then (Depending on clearance) I'll resort to the chain wrench. If I've enough room to swing it, The chain wrench will ALWAYS get them loosened. If stuff in the way prevents me using that I'll resort to the 3 claw tool (Can't for the life of me remember their proper name). I've found these to be a bit hit and miss though, Sometimes they clamp on first time, Other times you're prating about for half an hour with them before giving up.

Scotty B.
Mr Reman
18-07-2019, 12:44 AM #5

With oil filters I tend to use a thick grippy rubber glove and twist it off by hand (While making the mandatory masculine "HURRRRRRRRRRRA, HURRRRRRRRah" sounds). Most of time I can get it to move and as soon as it's gone 1/8th of a turn it's easy.

If I can't budge it then (Depending on clearance) I'll resort to the chain wrench. If I've enough room to swing it, The chain wrench will ALWAYS get them loosened. If stuff in the way prevents me using that I'll resort to the 3 claw tool (Can't for the life of me remember their proper name). I've found these to be a bit hit and miss though, Sometimes they clamp on first time, Other times you're prating about for half an hour with them before giving up.

Scotty B.

rob
Senior Member
720
18-07-2019, 01:06 AM
#6
i have done the filter change on the is200 quite a bit and the best tool is the cap type

[Image: sykes-pickavant-notch-cap-oil-filter-wrenches-9.jpg]


forget about straps, chains or the type with 3 legs etc they are a pain in the ass on the is200 as access is ****.

pop cap on, undo, job finished, no adjusting or fiddling around
rob
18-07-2019, 01:06 AM #6

i have done the filter change on the is200 quite a bit and the best tool is the cap type

[Image: sykes-pickavant-notch-cap-oil-filter-wrenches-9.jpg]


forget about straps, chains or the type with 3 legs etc they are a pain in the ass on the is200 as access is ****.

pop cap on, undo, job finished, no adjusting or fiddling around

James S
Posting Freak
1,240
18-07-2019, 04:47 AM
#7
That l
Sounds good rob, any idea where I can get one from? :-)
James S
18-07-2019, 04:47 AM #7

That l
Sounds good rob, any idea where I can get one from? :-)

Lexuspat
Administrator
6,827
18-07-2019, 06:21 AM
#8
They look pretty good

I use a chain and with the access on the is200 is a nightmare at times, think I may invest in one of these

[Image: FB_IMG_1474048273787_zpsnbfq6a3s.jpg]

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Lexuspat
18-07-2019, 06:21 AM #8

They look pretty good

I use a chain and with the access on the is200 is a nightmare at times, think I may invest in one of these


[Image: FB_IMG_1474048273787_zpsnbfq6a3s.jpg]

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rob
Senior Member
720
19-07-2019, 05:18 AM
#9
i got mine from an auto factors.. there are different types so make sure you order the right one....
count the sides or flutes on the filter and have a look on ebay
rob
19-07-2019, 05:18 AM #9

i got mine from an auto factors.. there are different types so make sure you order the right one....
count the sides or flutes on the filter and have a look on ebay

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