Oil Filter Removal

[CMF_Daz]

Has anyone found the ideal method/ tool for removing the Z442 oil filter?
Ive got a variety of strap spnners etc, however it seems i often have to resort back to the screw driver and hammer method (yes Im sure I over tighten them).
Has anyone found a socket arrangement that fits on the back of the filter?

 

[CMF_sportsclassic]

Hi Daz i have used these tools before they seem to be ok, available through any tool supplier,

 

[CMF_Jon (2)]

damn big socket if you were to use one.
Even with a tight filter its easy to get movement out of it using the oil filter wrench, not alot of space to do it, but still possible

 

[CMF_sportsclassic]

And this one, mine is not the same but very similar,

 

[CMF_Micra_King]

Lisle Import Car Oil Filter Wrench #63600 (LIS63600)
Easiest tool I have ever used to remove them.

 

[CMF_Daz]

Thanks guys,

The strap socket worked today however I will see what I can find next time Im down in Cairns. (not much choice up here on the tableland)
I did buy something from Autobarn once that looks similar to what you have listed Micra King (three legs that clamp as you turn to undo) however not much success (had much thinner legs than your picture)
Sportsclassic, do you know who makes the one you have attached? Thats what I had in mind however I couldnt convince the local auto shop up here to try and find one.

 

[CMF_sportsclassic]

Gaz you can get them from Tand E tools,
Web site www.tetools.com
Link to the oil filter tool section,
http://www.tetools.com/Catalogue-PDF/(04) Automotive Engine.pdf

 

[CMF_fred]

hand tighten them man.... save yourself a heap of aggro... they're designed to be hand tightened....

 

[CMF_Micra_King]

The one I have has two grips only and if you would like to buy one I can get you one from work cheap and post it to you if you cant find something else. Works wonders for me

 

[CMF_nz_aj]

Mine is a flexible strap that wraps around the filter and is tightened & turned with a 1/2" powerbar or ratchet, something like the attached. I've seen a few different versions along the same theme.

If I'm replacing a filter I always use FRAM brand with the sand in the paint for grip, requiring no tools. SureGRIP. Supercheap stock them in NZ.
http://www.fram.com/products/oilFilters.php

 

[CMF_nsm]

as fred said....they should only be hand tightened....

 

[CMF_psmicra]

nz_aj WROTE:

"If I'm replacing a filter I always use FRAM brand with the sand in the paint for grip, requiring no tools. SureGRIP. Supercheap stock them in NZ.<BR>
<A href="http://www.fram.com/products/oilFilters.php" title="http://www.fram.com/products/oilFilters.php" target="_blank">http://www.fram.com/products/oilFilters.php</A>

NZ - you mention these FRAM filters - do you know the part no. for a K11 1000cc?

Does anyone know if you can buy these in the UK?

 

[CMF_sikK11]

i use a filter strap similiar to the one pictured above a couple o posts. But i have now gone to the drift filter with the nut basically welded on to get a spanner onto it. Make like easy.

 

[CMF_nz_aj]

Yes I'll have the part number at home, I took a photo of the box for future reference.

 

[smidge]

the little three leg one works just takes some practise to make it grip properly

consider yourselves lucky with the k11 filter location, on the ST it is in the most awkward spot

almost like the oil filter was an afterthought

 

[CMF_nz_aj]

FRAM PH4386
This is what I'm running in my Japanese 1000cc K11