Best Oil Filter Wrench
Road Captain
Joined: May 2008
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From: Danbury Connecticut
I picked one of these at sears and it works very well...http://www.sears.com/craftsman-unive...p-02820523000P
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Joined: Jan 2008
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From: Pacific Northwest
That Channel Loc tool doesn't much care what you specify - it will just work and you'll be all smiles.
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 1,008
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From: Saskatchewan
I use the harley filter wrench, no problems.
I did run into a similar issue with my Honda Civic. I was traveling quite a bit for work and had to change oil every 2-3 months. I used the same "socket" style filter wrench along with the same brand filters for years without an issue. Then out of the blue the wrench started slipping on the filters. It turned out the filter manufacturer started using thinner metal which changed the outside dimensions of the filter making the wrench quite a bit looser than it should be. I went back to using Honda filters which my wrench still fit perfectly.
I did run into a similar issue with my Honda Civic. I was traveling quite a bit for work and had to change oil every 2-3 months. I used the same "socket" style filter wrench along with the same brand filters for years without an issue. Then out of the blue the wrench started slipping on the filters. It turned out the filter manufacturer started using thinner metal which changed the outside dimensions of the filter making the wrench quite a bit looser than it should be. I went back to using Honda filters which my wrench still fit perfectly.
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Joined: Sep 2013
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From: Great State of Canada
I use the harley filter wrench, no problems.
I did run into a similar issue with my Honda Civic. I was traveling quite a bit for work and had to change oil every 2-3 months. I used the same "socket" style filter wrench along with the same brand filters for years without an issue. Then out of the blue the wrench started slipping on the filters. It turned out the filter manufacturer started using thinner metal which changed the outside dimensions of the filter making the wrench quite a bit looser than it should be. I went back to using Honda filters which my wrench still fit perfectly.
I did run into a similar issue with my Honda Civic. I was traveling quite a bit for work and had to change oil every 2-3 months. I used the same "socket" style filter wrench along with the same brand filters for years without an issue. Then out of the blue the wrench started slipping on the filters. It turned out the filter manufacturer started using thinner metal which changed the outside dimensions of the filter making the wrench quite a bit looser than it should be. I went back to using Honda filters which my wrench still fit perfectly.
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Joined: Jan 2009
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From: East Tn Foot of The Dragon
My favorite solution for removing my oil filter for years. Tool # KN171C. Never slips, easy off and on comes in chrome or black takes up no room in my tool box.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 1,575
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From: N.E. OHIO
I already have the new Harley filters on. For you KN guys, dealer has free filter with 4 qts. of oil. Can't beat ANYTHING free from dealer.
Think I'll check their wrench with a filter at dealer and see if there is play in it. Maybe I wore mine out.
Think I'll check their wrench with a filter at dealer and see if there is play in it. Maybe I wore mine out.
