New oil filter pliers

[ThePostman]

So, for the longest time I had craftsman oil filter pliers, lifetime warranty, worked well until the middle piece that dictates the jaw width would break. So every few years I would swap them out, no big deal. They most resembled this set by gearwrench.

Well they finally broke, but current craftsman are more of a one or the other size slip joint type that I'm not a fan of.
I also have these channellock 209s

They are great for tight space applications but the head is at too right of an angle to the handles and the handles too short for getting at some filters like on kias that you can access without taking the engine shield down. I think the 12 inch versions will still not cut it due to the head angle.
Whatever I purchase will be used daily in an auto shop. What are you guys using?
Oh, I already have various strap wrenches, cups, etc, I'm just looking for pliers.

 

[2ndGearRubber]

I only use the claw, and a band wrench. Cartridge filters obviously get their own cups.

 

[vjquan]

I also had the 209s and didn't like them for the same reason you mentioned about the angle as well as the weak grip due to the jaws only gripping half of the filter - this on Honda filters which are small to begin with. The HF version (slip joint) of the CM you have was a fantastic purchase at a great price for me. Adjust the pivot point slop to your liking, put some loctite on it and it should serve you well.

 

[Gummi Bear]

Tekton makes one very similar to the old Craftsman.

I’ve had some for a few years, they work fine.

I prefer a band wrench mostly tho.



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[m6z]

I've never been a fan of the wrenches. I use the oil filter sockets.

 

[lis2323]

I use whatever works.






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[Davefr]

I gave up on cups, bands, straps, and other gimmicks. Either they slip, not enough room or you never have the right one for the filter.

So far my Lisle pliers are as universal as they come and have never let me down for my own vehicles.

 

[jeepinerdeep]

I have an old pair that I believe are Lisle, and are more straight, they must be almost 25 yrs old.

I also bought the 2 Pack of OTC's for some reason. Not had a lot of use in the home shop.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002SR562/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[Legion Prime]

I use a pair of pliers type on the filters that don't just come off by hand. If I can't get at them with those pliers then I will grab one that has the two jaws on a ratchet that tightens as you turn it. If that fails my biggest slip joint pliers and/or a screwdriver hammered through the side usually do the trick. I have a strap wrench that rarely works, maybe if I glued some inner tube inside it might. To be honest I've probably taken more filters off with a mechanics glove than anything else.

 

[22george]

I use whatever works.






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l agree. l have a selection also

 

[4x4gearhead]

I use some matco ones that are likely just rebranded lisle ones if i had to guess. They are both similar shape to the craftmans pictured, one the same size as the craftsman pictured and the other is a large set that easily fits on diesel engine oil filters. I dont often use them these days but they do come in handy still. Ill take a photo tomorrow.

 

[visionguru]

... I'm just looking for pliers.

Do you think this style can last longer?
Locking Oil Filter Wrench

 

[SuperCat]

I guess I'm just like everybody else here, I have ended up collecting the following oil filter removal tools: rubber strap wrench, 3 jaw oil filter wrench tool, HF oil filter pliers, variety of oil filter cap wrenches, screwdrivers, and swivel oil filter wrench. Always seem to pick up a new type of tool for oil filters with the hope it will help me out when the filter is stuck. I have used the tap a ball peen hammer on a chisel on the edge of the filter base method to loosen one filter with success. Mostly, I have been lucky and removed most filters with my hands. I have the HF filter pliers, but have not been forced to use it yet. I am sure that will cause a mess, but it seems like a last resort type of tool to me, so at that point a mess is expected. At $7.99 minus 20% coupon, it was worth picking up for the toolbox. See pic below for shape of jaws.
https://www.harborfreight.com/oil-filter-pliers-61477.html

 

[vssjim]

why not just get the gearwrench set and if you have any trouble just warranty online

 

[SuperCat]

After seeing the Channellock oil filter pliers, I'm thinking maybe that might be the way to go because of the almost 90 degree angle side access of the jaws. If one side of the oil filter access is blocked, maybe the pliers can be flipped over to approach from the other side. I saw this two size set on Amazon, price doesn't seem too terrible: $37.64 and free shipping
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JF5ESRW/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[Den69rs96]

I either use a cup or one of these

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002SR4Q8/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[plinker]

I find the Channellock pliers useful (have all three) since they are at about 90*, but there have been times where something like the GW or HF pliers would work better due to their angle.

I either use a cup or one of these

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002SR4Q8/?tag=atomicindus08-20

These work good, have them in a couple sizes.

 

[AJHD]

Having worked in a shop environment, like others, I've got several ways to remove oil filters.
You'll find when you have to work on anything that rolls (or is towed) into the shop, you'll need multiple ways to do just about everything, because that one tool is bound to not fit or otherwise not work for the job you've been asked to do.


- Pliers; I've got a bigger pair from Craftsman for larger filters and a smaller pair from Tekton.

- Cups; Larger and smaller cups for Toyota filters from BluePoint, but otherwise I don't own or use cups (I don't like have 100 different sizes just to search for one that inevitably won't fit).

- Band clamps; Again, larger and a smaller pair, I think both are Craftsman (these can be used in place of the cups, most of the time).

- Claws; I've got 2, one from Husky and one from BluePoint. The Husky has honestly been used on hundreds of oil changes, it's still my go to oil change tool years later. The BluePoint is a bit bigger and bulky, but has its place.

- Low profile socket set from Lisle for the cartridge style filters.

- I don't own a strap wrench, either the rubber type or the cargo strap style. I've honestly never had a need to use them. But it depends on what you work on. These are typically for extra large filters, like on a big rig.