Oil filter on too tight

[BongoBongo123]

Was thinking of oil change tomorrow morning and thought a too tight filter could be a spanner in the proceedings. (First time for speed I got a local garage to do oil and filter, did subsequent change myself last year, but not the filter as only had done 3K miles) I always thought they should be as hard as possible by hand. Anyway I cannot get mine off with some rubber palmed gloves even with cracking wrists trying to turn it.

Not the end of the world but could have done without having to pop down to garage next week that put it on for them to loosen it off.

I am correct am I not ? Should be hand tight, not "break the torque wrench/filter tool" tight.

[mikeonb4c]

Was thinking of oil change tomorrow morning and thought a too tight filter could be a spanner in the proceedings. (First time for speed I got a local garage to do oil and filter, did subsequent change myself last year, but not the filter as only had done 3K miles) I always thought they should be as hard as possible by hand. Anyway I cannot get mine off with some rubber palmed gloves even with cracking wrists trying to turn it.

Not the end of the world but could have done without having to pop down to garage next week that put it on for them to loosen it off.

I am correct am I not ? Should be hand tight, not "break the torque wrench/filter tool" tight.

I've always tightened mine by hand as per instructions and never had a problem undoing them at a later date. Something sounds overtightened.

[Bob]

Might be worth the few quid for a suitable removal tool if you plan to do it regularly.

Several types available, or the old trick was to push a large screwdriver through it.

[BongoBongo123]

I think Brake fluid and coolant change is going to happen one month earlier than anticipated and get the Bongo mechanic to loosen off for me. If I had tightened it last the oil change would be going ahead without the need for tools other than rubber gloves.

I suppose garages are damned if they don't tighten it and it falls off and damned if they do and you cannot get it off with your hands.

[Simon Jones]

Buy a decent tool and you'll be set for any eventualities. Three main types: strap, chain and metal band and as long as you get the correct size one it should undo with no problems (assuming you're following the 'lefty loosy / righty tighty' rule correctly )

[Bob]

That is a jolly good rule, and remember that underneath you're upsydiddlyodes.

[cmm303]

Might be worth the few quid for a suitable removal tool if you plan to do it regularly.

Several types available, or the old trick was to push a large screwdriver through it.

I had to get a filter removal tool to do mine. Used each time since even though I defo only tighten by hand. Guess that's why these tools exist

[the1andonly]

A decent chain tool is usefull for all sizes,
even had to use a chain strap and a big screwdriver
old school can be ok and frightening

[blobber]

A good leather belt works pretty well as a removal tool.

[Bob]

And for other 'purposes'

[helen&tony]

Hi
I've had just about every oil filter wrench on the market over 50 years, straps, chains, socket driven, and the old screw-driver in the side and wet the floor with oil jobbie, used cold chisels, and the best by far is one of these:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-12-Adjust ... SwAL9UffoJ
Even better still, get the local garage to do it...just paid £53.00 for 7 litres of Elf semi 10-40 and a Bosch filter...fitted....I didn't even wince as I sat in a nice chair and watched TV while it was done!
Cheers
Helen

[teenmal]

Get some of this down ye....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCGk_k_lQm4

[BongoBongo123]

Buy a decent tool and you'll be set for any eventualities. Three main types: strap, chain and metal band and as long as you get the correct size one it should undo with no problems (assuming you're following the 'lefty loosy / righty tighty' rule correctly )

I did question myself : ) But yes I was twisting left with very grippy gloves.

A decent chain tool is usefull for all sizes,
even had to use a chain strap and a big screwdriver
old school can be ok and frightening

Is the old school bang a screwdriver through. That won't be happening lol.

This one says it will do up to 120mm but does the design look ok ?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/OIL-CHAIN-WRE ... xy2CZTW9ID

My new Bosch filter is approx 103mm diameter.

Edit : sorry I saw the one Helen mentioned thanks Helen / Tony ! Get one of each for a tenner, cover all eventualities.

(Maybe the title should be "Man too tight to get right tool for oil filter")

Get some of this down ye....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCGk_k_lQm4

I took ibuprofen to stop a "post oil filter tug forearm flare up"... that is probably the most unmanly thing I have ever said. It's fine just a little strain, bit sore when I use a mouse, I'll live.

[helen&tony]

Hi
Yes...they're all cheap, and I like the thinking, buy one of each...I'm like that myself!...I have tried all, and most will slip on a filter, because you need grip...the chain has smooth surfaces, so do the straps and belts, (and I usually get someone strong on the twisting)....but those pliers are great because they have teeth, and the harder you twist, the more they dig in...never fail...but now, I take it to the local garage....the guys there are built like little gorillas, and I've watched them take off a set of security locks on alloy wheels in seconds...brute force is an understatement
Cheers
Helen

[BongoBongo123]

I thought 2 cause A) They won't break the bank and could be usefuil on other cars and B) Access can be a factor. I can bend over and get 2 hands on the filter but imagine the gripper one would only be possible to use from the side of the Bongo. A chain one might have a better chance from above.

Do you normally tackle them from below when too tight for hands ?

If this was hand tight, the Bongo would be the easiest oil change on any vehicle given the easy access to filter and sump nut. You could do it in 20mins if you were in a hurry.(Assuming King Kong did not tighten it down the local garage doing Bongo oil filter thread strength tests !)