 OEL Filter Wrench, Which one? |
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| tumamilhem |
 Feb 13 2013, 03:27 PM
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LUFTBRIGADE  Group: Members Posts: 1,228 Joined: 29-October 12 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 15,092 Region Association: South East States  |
What's the best oil wrench to use on a 914? I don't have the wrench because I always ended up using my buddy Phil's (some of you guys remember Phil Sparta). So I need to get one but not sure which one is best to use (I remember there were a few different ones, some worked better than others). Suggestions?
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| JawjaPorsche |
Feb 13 2013, 04:03 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,463 Joined: 23-July 11 From: Clayton, Georgia Member No.: 13,351 Region Association: South East States |
I use the Performance Tool Cap Filter Wrench that I got at Advance Auto Parts. Size 93mm. Just put a socket ratchet on it.
Here is similar one: http://www.northernautoparts.com/ProductMo...uctModelId=2455 |
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| Rand |
Feb 13 2013, 04:07 PM
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Cross Member Group: Members Posts: 7,411 Joined: 8-February 05 From: OR Member No.: 3,573 Region Association: None |
Have you really experienced a problem with the wrench you had? Or have you not tried it?
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| Tom_T |
Feb 13 2013, 07:31 PM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,321 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California 
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QUOTE(JawjaPorsche @ Feb 13 2013, 02:03 PM)  I use the Performance Tool Cap Filter Wrench that I got at Advance Auto Parts. Size 93mm. Just put a socket ratchet on it. Here is similar one: http://www.northernautoparts.com/ProductMo...uctModelId=2455 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) The cup type which fits over the end of the filter is best, as in the pic in the link above, but local auto parts or even some auto sections at places like wally-mart have them too. |
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| balljoint |
Feb 13 2013, 09:42 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,001 Joined: 6-April 04 Member No.: 1,897 Region Association: None |
I have three or four different oil filter wrenches. They come in handy depending on which vehicle I am working on and how easy the individual filter is to remove. I have never felt the need to hammer a screwdriver through a filter and commence turning.
They are inexpensive tools that will never be worked so hard that they wear out. The way that the filters are recessed on these motors means that the end cap style is a good first choice. And they come in a variety of colours. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) |
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| KELTY360 |
Feb 13 2013, 11:38 PM
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914 Neferati Group: Members Posts: 5,128 Joined: 31-December 05 From: Pt. Townsend, WA Member No.: 5,344 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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QUOTE(JawjaPorsche @ Feb 13 2013, 03:03 PM) I use the Performance Tool Cap Filter Wrench that I got at Advance Auto Parts. Size 93mm. Just put a socket ratchet on it. Here is similar one: http://www.northernautoparts.com/ProductMo...uctModelId=2455 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) |
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| type47 |
Feb 14 2013, 06:57 AM
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Viermeister Group: Members Posts: 4,254 Joined: 7-August 03 From: Vienna, VA Member No.: 994 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I have a "strap" type filter wrench; it has a 3/8" square drive "hole" for an extension; when you wan to unscrew the filter, the strap design tightens on the filter so it would work for a variety of sizes; strap fits nicely on the recessed filter.
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| tumamilhem |
Feb 14 2013, 08:08 AM
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LUFTBRIGADE Group: Members Posts: 1,228 Joined: 29-October 12 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 15,092 Region Association: South East States |
QUOTE(balljoint @ Feb 13 2013, 10:42 PM) I have three or four different oil filter wrenches. They come in handy depending on which vehicle I am working on and how easy the individual filter is to remove. I have never felt the need to hammer a screwdriver through a filter and commence turning. They are inexpensive tools that will never be worked so hard that they wear out. The way that the filters are recessed on these motors means that the end cap style is a good first choice. And they come in a variety of colours. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) Just like our cars. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) |
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| tumamilhem |
Feb 14 2013, 08:09 AM
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LUFTBRIGADE Group: Members Posts: 1,228 Joined: 29-October 12 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 15,092 Region Association: South East States |
QUOTE(type47 @ Feb 14 2013, 07:57 AM) I have a "strap" type filter wrench; it has a 3/8" square drive "hole" for an extension; when you wan to unscrew the filter, the strap design tightens on the filter so it would work for a variety of sizes; strap fits nicely on the recessed filter. That's what I used before. |
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| JawjaPorsche |
Feb 14 2013, 08:19 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,463 Joined: 23-July 11 From: Clayton, Georgia Member No.: 13,351 Region Association: South East States |
QUOTE(tumamilhem @ Feb 14 2013, 09:09 AM) QUOTE(type47 @ Feb 14 2013, 07:57 AM) I have a "strap" type filter wrench; it has a 3/8" square drive "hole" for an extension; when you wan to unscrew the filter, the strap design tightens on the filter so it would work for a variety of sizes; strap fits nicely on the recessed filter. That's what I used before. I have used a strap filter wrench too but the Cap Filter Wrench makes your job much easier. There is not much space around the filter when installed to get the strap wrench on. The Cap Filter Wrench cost less than $5 too. |
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