Oil filter sockets

[sparky 1971]

I have several different styles of filter wrenches. Some filters are easy to get a wrench on, some not so much. I changed over to K&N filters. They have either a 1" or a 17mm nut on the end.

 

[joe_pinehill1]

I'm not a pro, but have 6 or 7 different size filter sockets. When I'm buying a filter I haven't used before I take all my sockets with me, and check if I have a socket that fits before I leave the parking lot. Its frustrating getting home finding you don't have exactly the right size.

 

[C2tuck]

Hence the three jaw type...fits my 6.7 power stroke and the Camry.


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[Arctic Circle]

One I would like to recommend, Hazet # 2172. Pricey, but there`s cheaper copys out there...

 

[Coloshaver]

This is what I use on 7.3 Powerstroke, Jeep and Porsche.

https://www.lislecorp.com/specialty-tools/filter-fuel-and-oil/big-range-filter-wrench

 

[M6erfan]

One I would like to recommend, Hazet # 2172. Pricey, but there`s cheaper copys out there...

Dang, that thing looks a medieval torture device. I'm guessing it's effective...

 

[superautobacs]

I hated the factory-issue cup sockets so I've been using this KTC one. It's aluminum die cast construction is great. No more need to smack the cup socket to get it off the cartridge. You can use a 3/8 drive tool or a 22(?)mm wrench.


KTC Oil Filter Cup Socket 4 by ChrisCas aka Superautobacs, on Flickr


KTC Oil Filter Cup Socket 3 by ChrisCas aka Superautobacs, on Flickr


KTC Oil Filter Cup Socket 2 by ChrisCas aka Superautobacs, on Flickr



Also needed the shallowest sockets I could get to get into some restricted places. The answer was Ko-ken: 27 and 32mm sockets in 3/8 drive

Here's the 32mm next to a shallow 1/2 drive 32mm combo that I used to use. With the new Ko-ken 32mm, I'm able to use it without a drive adaptor and have a lot more space to work with.

Ko-ken Low-profile Oil Filter Housing Socket by ChrisCas aka Superautobacs, on Flickr


Here's how shallow these sockets are (27, 30, 32, 36mm sockets all have the same height). Ko-ken was the only company that I could find that listed specific dimensions so they got my money.

For the universal kind I'd be intersted in this KTC AVSA-6379 (range from 63 - 79mm diameter). It's spring loaded, so should be less cumbersome to use than the 3-jaw types. Spread jaw, set onto filter, let go of it and it should keep it in place.

The three-stepped jaw profile should provide better fit with the ridges on the filters.

 

[Ign]

REVIVAL as I dug up this thread when searching (and shopping) a week ago.

One option not often mentioned on this forum in any of these threads is the VIM set(s) for filter cup sockets.

I fully understand a lot of guys don't like cup sockets and I get it. For whatever reason I kinda like 'em and I grew tired of my stamped steel HF set, specifically because if the spot welds for the square drive weren't failing the square drive itself was wallowing out.

I think the aluminum models look **** but I had similar concerns with an aluminum female square holding up to a tool steel male anvil. Granted, most aluminum ones also allow you to use a socket on an external hex.

Lisle's heavy duty set had many complaints of poor fitment on certain filters.

Anyway, the VIM stuff looks like aluminum but it's all steel and they're heavy, which is a good thing in this case. They did not try to skimp on material here. I haven't used 'em yet but initial impressions in-hand are very favorable.

Right now VIM is offering any 2 of their kits for $75 -- and seems like there's only 3 sets: Asian, European and Ford. I opted for Ford 'cause I fly thru FL820S's and the Asian set. I don't do much with European.

Anyway, I know some will say I'm wrong, I'm a fool etc (it's the internet) but it's an option to consider if you want nice, STEEL cups

 

[seber]

I bought a strap wrench for the Cummins diesel twenty years ago and have yet to find a filter it doesn't work on. Still, that Hazet look like the naz.

Edit: I just looked it up. $150. Wow.

 

[jd_1138]

home use you will probably fine with plastic type cups, long as you don't over tight them.

shop use get a metal version, some filters are so tight that plastic type will expend or slip.

Yeah, when I do my own oil changes, I just put a little oil on the gasket and screw it on as tight as I can get it on by bare hand.

Then when I change it again, it unscrews by hand too (with help from a clean rag).

Mechanical advantage is not needed for filter changes. Unless I took it to someone else for its previous oil change, then I bust out the large pliers to get the filter off.

 

[Ralf11]

Fun Fact: Mahle specs. 20 N-m of torque for the OC-54 filter...



also, I can't believe nobody posted a pic of an old screwdriver being jammed into a filter

 

[Ign]

Fun Fact: Mahle specs. 20 N-m of torque for the OC-54 filter...



also, I can't believe nobody posted a pic of an old screwdriver being jammed into a filter

Stand by....converting

Converting

Calculating

Calculating

14.75 ft lbs

 

[Al Borland]

also, I can't believe nobody posted a pic of an old screwdriver being jammed into a filter

Was Just about to post a pic of a #3 Phillips. LOL

 

[Ralf11]

that's probably the Best Possible Use of a Phillips

... see the Torx thread

 

[minke]

I've used these KDs probably since the early '70s. I tried to look them up and now they are Gearwrench.

 

[66HertzClone]

One I would like to recommend, Hazet # 2172. Pricey, but there`s cheaper copys out there...

Years ago I had a guy have his car towed to our shop. He had tried to change the oil and managed to have nothing left of his oil filter remaining on the engine other than the base plate, just the base plate. It was an older Cadillac, that tool allowed me to grip the edges of the base plate and spin it right off.

 

[OneDollarSaab]

also, I can't believe nobody posted a pic of an old screwdriver being jammed into a filter

I'm usually much too messy by that point to be taking a picture. I prefer a long flat-bladed screwdriver, shove it through and then turn it 90 degrees for maximum torque.

 

[Milton Shaw]

Advance has a whole rack of them in 1mm size increments on some of them. I just took my odd ball mower filter and they had the exact one. About $6 as I remember. I just store it with an extra filter to keep up with it.