a bit PBO but advice needed - oil filter removal

[kashurst]

Its getting near that time of year again for a service. last year I used a chain wrench to get the oil filters of my D9s which was a bit tricky. Has anyone used one of those oil filter "sockets" that fits onto the base of the filter. I have six filters to swap so worth buying one if they are any good.

 

[Aardee]

I've always had great success using one of these...http://www.halfords.com/motoring/ga...ed-professional-adjustable-oil-filter-remover

 

[Talulah]

I've always had great success using one of these...http://www.halfords.com/motoring/ga...ed-professional-adjustable-oil-filter-remover

From the same place I have one of these:
http://www.halfords.com/motoring/ga...advanced-professional-oil-filter-removal-band
I prefer this one as it is easily done one handed.

 

[Steve Clayton]

Get a jubilee clip that fits the filter. Tighten so you have access to the head. Hit the head with a hammer (use a drift as necessary)

 

[aquapower]

Get a jubilee clip that fits the filter. Tighten so you have access to the head. Hit the head with a hammer (use a drift as necessary)

Why hit it and risk damaging it when you could use a filter wrench, get a good strap type and it will fit ok, or use large swan neck pliers.

 

[jrudge]

I have the chain type that has only defeated me once. Onan generator - suspect I was the first to service it - screw driver through it in the end - terrible mess!

 

[Steve Clayton]

Why hit it and risk damaging it when you could use a filter wrench, get a good strap type and it will fit ok, or use large swan neck pliers.

You hit/tap the head of the jubilee clip and it will move the filter for then unscrewing by hand - no damage

 

[asteven221]

On our TAMD63p engines the fuel filters are easy to remove, but the oil filters are difficult. All the wrenches I have tried from Halfords have either snapped or just aren't man enough for the job as the filters are too tight, plus relatively difficult to access so it's a bit of a one handed affair. The rubber band type just slip. Next time, I am either going to go to a proper tool supplier and buy something unbreakable, regardless of cost (within reason) or try the big jubilee clip idea which sounds as if it is a good and cheap idea.

 

[Murv]

Its getting near that time of year again for a service. last year I used a chain wrench to get the oil filters of my D9s which was a bit tricky. Has anyone used one of those oil filter "sockets" that fits onto the base of the filter. I have six filters to swap so worth buying one if they are any good.

Yes, I bought one for mine. Due to the proximity to some hosing, removal of the filter (and refitting) was extremely difficult but with the correct cup type wrench, it's now quick and easy

 

[Oscar24]

I have the chain type that has only defeated me once. Onan generator - suspect I was the first to service it - screw driver through it in the end - terrible mess!

Would not advise putting a screw driver through your oil filters to remove them, not only could you end up hitting the thread the filter is screwed onto but the metal is so thin that the filter will probably rip and not screw off.
Ive used a chain wrench in the past but it is a faf.
oh, and no matter how hard ive tried not to spill any oil, i always manage to get some where i dont want it :-(
best of luck!

 

[volvopaul]

Get a jubilee clip that fits the filter. Tighten so you have access to the head. Hit the head with a hammer (use a drift as necessary)

Have you seen the size of D9 oil filters, they need the correct filter wrench and 99% of the time a 1 metre long snap on long bar with a ratchet attached to it to undo them, a real struggle on certain boats I can tell you.

 

[aquapower]

You hit/tap the head of the jubilee clip and it will move the filter for then unscrewing by hand - no damage

I suppose that's the difference between an amateur and a professional doing the job, one has the right tools for the job and the other wont.

 

[superheat6k]

The Devil's work on the stbd engine of a Turbo 36. Barely 3" to one side of the pair of filters and about 2" below, if you can reach.

I have a chain wrench which I tape at the correct setting then struggle to get it around the filter.

But the thing I want to know is has anyone a sound method for drawing off the oil held in the housing above the filters before they are loosened, as I get fed up with loosing control of the canister due to the oil sploshing down the outside as soon as the seal is loosened off.

Virtually no room to place a bag around, nor a jug, and the holding of whatever and the unscrewing has to be done one handed.

 

[Mike2425]

Halfords oil filter pliers, tried the chain, rubbish, tried the band thingy, no better, been down the screwdriver route, what a mess. Spoke to the local volvo mech and asked what he used, went and bought a pair and never looked back! Hope this helps.

 

[bobgarrett]

I have tried the belts, jubilee clips and sometimes resorted to a screwdriver through the filter. Then my wife suggested wrapping it in that rubber stuff for stopping plates slipping about and it worked like magic as I could at last get a decent grip.

 

[scubaman]

I've used a cheapo belt wrench -type tool similar to this. Worked very well so far.