Oil Change?

[onecheck]

I just found out I got the job at Hertz rent a cars fleet service. My main duties are fluids, brakes, tires and cutting keys. My boss told me I would be doing a lot of oil changes. I was thinking about buying oil filter pliers. The first picture is the Channellock pliers. The second is Harbor Freight locking pliers and the third is the Toptul locking pliers. What is your advice?

 

[48548]

I like the oil filter wrenches that are metal and fit on the bottom of the filters or a good strap wrench, I have a couple of blue point metal ones that you use a ratchet with and they work great and never slip.

 

[Snappy]

Channellock - Made in USA

There is another thread somewhere too with alot of other suggestions and opinions on various oil filter tools.

 

[Mr.Nutcase]

Try snap on............

 

[GT89mustang]

If your going to be working on different cars/makes your going to need a variety of types. Id get a set of the cup type, an adtustable one that fits on a ratchet, and the one you have pictured. Their not very expensive and will save you some headaches.

 

[Merkava_4]

The two sizes of Lisle wrenches would be the ideal way to go for multiple vehicle types - and then a small band wrench for the smallest of filters. I can get all the part numbers if you're interested, otherwise this post will self destruct in 12 hours.

 

[GearBeer]

If your going to be working on different cars/makes your going to need a variety of types. Id get a set of the cup type, an adtustable one that fits on a ratchet, and the one you have pictured. Their not very expensive and will save you some headaches.

+1 I used to be a Powertrain Service Engineer and there are a lot of vehicles on which you can only use one type of oil filter wrench. My last project before I got moved to my new job was one where you could only use the jaw (channel lock) or strap types.

 

[amsoilguy]

Take a look at these...
http://www.amsoil.com/catalog.aspx?GroupID=296&zo=1531609

 

[ImportTuner]

Take a look at these...
http://www.amsoil.com/catalog.aspx?GroupID=296&zo=1531609

Pretty cool set if you are going to do alot of oil changes ..

 

[onecheck]

The two sizes of Lisle wrenches would be the ideal way to go for multiple vehicle types - and then a small band wrench for the smallest of filters. I can get all the part numbers if you're interested, otherwise this post will self destruct in 12 hours.

Can you please get me thr part numbers?

 

[Spookrider]

Saturn/Chevy 2.2 Eco Tech filter socket tool be one tool you might need. I'm seeing more those in new cars of today.
Snap-On, Matco, and many other maker has them goggle it you will find them easly and cheaply. Snap-On has them but at a cost and you gaining chrome over the other that are out there.

http://www.google.com/products?hl=en&q=2.2%20ecotec%20engine%20oil%20change%20tools&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wf

 

[Spookrider]

If you got to use Op. 2 or 3 than some body was piss that when they did the oil change.

 

[halfxspaid]

I got this one from sears, its cheap, US made and fully covered at sears
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_02820523000P?keyword=oil+filter

 

[rsanter]

I have several
the one I use the most is like what you posted that channel lock makes except mine are from MAC
I also have the older style with the steel band and then I have the canvas strap type

I have yet to need more than those

bob

 

[DHCrocks]

I have the chanelocks, cup style and band style. I always grab the chanelocks. It get's a much better bite on stuck filters and can squeeze into really tight spaces where there is no room in back of the filter, the band style takes too much swing and tends to slip. I use the cups only where there is no room and you have to get at it straight on.

 

[r0meyrome]

I work for Nissan as a lube tech as well and the ones that became the most helpful are
the first one you posted and also the self locking ones that you could used a 3/8 ratchet attachment. Also you might wanna get the cup style just for the hell of it but it really depends on the cars your working on. I would also get a tool cart the ones HF sells because their cheap and they work real good. If all you need are sockets, ratchets, and oil filter wrenches, tire pressure gauge, and torque sticks the tool cart will be more than enough! Good luck and have fun!

 

[Merkava_4]

Can you please get me the part numbers?

Lisle - 63250
Lisle - 63600

KD - 3324

http://lislecorp.com/tool_browse_list.cfm?PageNum_rsList=3&browse=9

http://www.kd-tools.com/35273324.htm

 

[nate379]

I used to do oil changes as a job a few years ago and the only thing I ever used was the pliers like the ones in your pic with the blue handles.

 

[Diesel_Crawler]

Get the Channel locks, I love them i also have a strap wrench i can use on the breaking bar as well.

 

[hydramatic]

Spray a rag with brakleen and grab it an spin er off !!! Works most of the time..brakleen acts like firmgrip...

 

[Honda 1]

=1 on the Channellock pliers.

 

[nexum1919]

Hi, this is actually my very first post here. I'm a apprentice technician still in school (studying 2 year Auto Technology degree)

I spent the whole last week reading through the archives, and finally couldn't help myself to jump in...

Although I don't have extensive experience, I own only three pieces of oil change and they covered all the filters I encountered so far.

First two are the Lisle adjustable wrenches, small and large diameter
Lisle 63250 Wide Range Filter Wrench
Lisle 63600 Import Car Filter Wrench

And the last one is the 'flex head' swivel jaw filter pliers from matco (SOF512), but Lisle has the same pliers model no. 51200

But as all jaw pliers, I don't recommend using it if you're going to re-use the filter (to get it out of the way for an r&r), since they dent and crush the filter pretty bad. But since you'll be doing oil changes it would be no problem.
Also nice to have 2-3 sizes of band type wrenches in case cup types don't work and you need to re-use the filter

 

[Art From De Leon]

Why would you even consider reusing an oil filter?

 

[75toolman]

Sometimes you need to get the filter out of the way for an r and r.For example a starter.Most of the time there isnt a need to replace the filter with a new one.

 

[spazzer]

Saturn/Chevy 2.2 Eco Tech filter socket tool be one tool you might need. I'm seeing more those in new cars of today.
Snap-On, Matco, and many other maker has them goggle it you will find them easly and cheaply. Snap-On has them but at a cost and you gaining chrome over the other that are out there.

http://www.google.com/products?hl=en&q=2.2%20ecotec%20engine%20oil%20change%20tools&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wf

Lisle makes one for $13 and change. Found it at the local good auto parts store.

http://www.lislecorp.com/tool_detail.cfm?detail=99

 

[jamesemery728]

Believe it or not the HF one actually works excellent. Because you can set the amount of squeeze on the filter you don't bend the filter and get oil running down your arm if you are under the car.

 

[onecheck]

Lisle - 63250
Lisle - 63600

KD - 3324

http://lislecorp.com/tool_browse_list.cfm?PageNum_rsList=3&browse=9

http://www.kd-tools.com/35273324.htm

Thanks just bought them

 

[Nik_95Cobra]

When the need arises I use a Hazet oil filter socket on some, and blue-point filter pliers (probably same as the channellocks) like you first pictured on others.

 

[trackwelder]

Sometimes you need to get the filter out of the way for an r and r.For example a starter.Most of the time there isnt a need to replace the filter with a new one.

I would never reuse a oil filter.

 

[kartracer55]

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...&group_ID=1535&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog


I like the straight jaws on this style. Also invest in a 3 jaw removal tool, available from different suppliers. Mine is from lisle or sears.

The other thing you should consider is a strap wrench

The final thing is the AST oil filter socket set. It is all shallow sockets in large sizes for canister filters.

Between these few items, youll have an easy time with damn near any oil change.

 

[75toolman]

I would never reuse a oil filter.

I cant find a good reason not to re-use an undamaged oil filter,unless of course an oil change is due.I cant even count the amount of jobs me and my guys do everyday that involve removing the air filter from the car,and we dont replace them..unless it is needed.I dont really see the difference.

 

[BB26]

I used to do oil changes as a job a few years ago and the only thing I ever used was the pliers like the ones in your pic with the blue handles.

Agreed. I have various types but the plier style is my favorite. I have yet to meet a filter that they would not remove.

 

[Moose-LandTran]

Big awl + Hammer. Works great, when accessible.