Oil Filters / Wrench size - Page 3

speedlever · 11-13-2012, 06:07 PM

Which is where the fresh, clean oil should go, right?

laserguy · 11-13-2012, 08:03 PM

I always put oil on the gasket and new oil inside the filter. Lately I have been able to remove by hand but still have a tough time doing it, maybe removing it cold maybe be easier than when it is hot

IanRTL · 11-13-2012, 08:48 PM

I fill the filter, too. About 3/4 full so I don't spill any when spinning it on. I know this may or may not be necessary, but I've just always done it as a best practice. In the back of my mind, I think it's better that the filtering element is soaked in oil beforehand rather than having it forced into a dry filter.

mtb · 11-14-2012, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rollinhonda

Most of us don't like filters made by Fram, besides the same filters have had one or two recalls, once for defective seal.

I wonder if Fram is still producing crap filters since it changed ownership?

http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2011/01/...ucts-business/

wa2be · 11-14-2012, 01:21 PM

After having to use the hammer and screw-driver technique for a filter that wouldn't budge with my regular filter wrench, I purchased one of these:

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...=30-86249927-2

Works great and will fit any size filter that you have.

C25A1guy · 11-20-2012, 11:52 AM

Lets just call this one and done:

My favorate oil filter removal tool when I was working at the dealer, at an independent shop, and now in my own shop. I get some ROP students through my doors every once in a while, and they usually start off with lube tech duties. Many of them on the first day will ask me for a filter wrench and look at me weird when I hand them my channel locks. I leave it up to them to figure it out.

rollinhonda · 11-20-2012, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtb

I wonder if Fram is still producing crap filters since it changed ownership?

http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2011/01/...ucts-business/

It was a small business segment considering the size of Honeywell, not sure the new owners would bother. I am sure their sales are fine considering how many retailers sell them.

laserguy · 11-20-2012, 02:30 PM

I had many cars that allow no room for any wrench or tool to be used. And the only wrench that will work has to be with a 3/8 extension and ratchet, like the one I posted on the link before.

11-13-2012, 06:07 PM	#21
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laserguy ROC Rank: 4k Comma Club 2006 RTL Other Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: N.Cali Posts: 4,907	Re: Oil Filters / Wrench size I always put oil on the gasket and new oil inside the filter. Lately I have been able to remove by hand but still have a tough time doing it, maybe removing it cold maybe be easier than when it is hot

11-13-2012, 08:48 PM	#23
IanRTL ROC Rank: 4k Comma Club 2007 RTL Nimbus Gray Metallic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Moon Township, PA Posts: 4,691	Re: Oil Filters / Wrench size I fill the filter, too. About 3/4 full so I don't spill any when spinning it on. I know this may or may not be necessary, but I've just always done it as a best practice. In the back of my mind, I think it's better that the filtering element is soaked in oil beforehand rather than having it forced into a dry filter. __________________ Westin chrome tube steps, AVS vent visors, AVS bug shield, bed extender, carpeted trunk mat, blue LED interior switches, LED interior/exterior lights, Weathertech floor mats, Extang Trifecta soft tonneau cover, 5000k headlight bulbs, Pioneer AVH-P4400BH bypassed head unit, Metra Axxess ASWC, Jensen Carbon 65C components, Jensen Power 400 2ch bridged amp, 10" Boss Onyx shallow sub in custom behind-seat enclosure, FatMat sound deadening, Koolertron backup camera

11-14-2012, 01:21 PM	#25
wa2be ROC Rank: Sophomore 2006 RT White / Beige Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Castle Rock, CO Posts: 162	Re: Oil Filters / Wrench size After having to use the hammer and screw-driver technique for a filter that wouldn't budge with my regular filter wrench, I purchased one of these: http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...=30-86249927-2 Works great and will fit any size filter that you have. __________________ Romans 6:23

11-20-2012, 11:52 AM	#26
C25A1guy ROC Rank: Senior 2006 RTL White / Olive Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Northridge, CA Posts: 612	Re: Oil Filters / Wrench size Lets just call this one and done: My favorate oil filter removal tool when I was working at the dealer, at an independent shop, and now in my own shop. I get some ROP students through my doors every once in a while, and they usually start off with lube tech duties. Many of them on the first day will ask me for a filter wrench and look at me weird when I hand them my channel locks. I leave it up to them to figure it out. __________________ 2002 Acura RSX: Time Attack race car 2006 Honda Ridgeline RTL (silver): Dead at 6,000 miles 2005 Honda Civic: H/U, Amps, Sub, Eibach Pro-Kit springs, Tokico HP dampers, 18" SSR Competition wheels 2006 Honda Ridgeline RTL (white): AEM Brute Force Intake, Buddy Club Race Spec Condensor, Pioneer AVIC-Z140BH, DLS UP63 componets, Oz Audio 6.5" co-axel, 2 10" Image Dynamics IDQ subs, Lunar Amps, Boyo reverse camera Last edited by C25A1guy; 11-20-2012 at 11:56 AM.

11-20-2012, 02:30 PM	#28
laserguy ROC Rank: 4k Comma Club 2006 RTL Other Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: N.Cali Posts: 4,907	Re: Oil Filters / Wrench size I had many cars that allow no room for any wrench or tool to be used. And the only wrench that will work has to be with a 3/8 extension and ratchet, like the one I posted on the link before.

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