Thread: Oil Filter Tool

Couple of things to try:

Large cable tie.
Kincrome (and others) make a webbing strap tool that you wrap around and tighten. Should be able to get one from any auto parts place.
http://www.kincrome.com.au/web/catal...number=K080005


Remember it doesn't have to be done up very tight.

I have been knowen to "tap" the top rolled section of the filter with a blunt screwdriver.
BUT BE GENTLE, a bit like doing wheel bearings without the right spanner.

Somebody on here posted the perfect method the other week.Piece of soft cord wound around the filter twice.Hold both ends and pull to undo.
Havent tried it,sounded so simple.
Andrew

Filter pliers - go get a set NOW, beats all other methods hands down.

Originally Posted by crash

Filter pliers - go get a set NOW, beats all other methods hands down.

Are these the same as the one's for sale at supercheap.?


Thanks and Cheers Ean

Filter pliers are basically a really, really wide opening adjustable pliers. They may fit in the limited space of the Td5's engine bay.

Hammer a screwdriver through the filter and turn the filter with the handle. I have used this old trick on a number of modern cars particularly the little oriental crappies with the tiny filters almost hidden from view or access.

I do the rope trick when I forget to bring the CAM action filter strap. The tool box is packed right now but If I remember at the next service I'll show up the pics and how to tetris your arms around the td5 to make it work well

$10 from aldi for 2 in a blister pack.

They also work like a charm for gripping shock absorbers.