Oil filter removers - is there a system?

[KNS]

Originally Posted by porsche930dude

I use the 3 jaw style it clamps down as you turn it. Pretty much always works

Originally Posted by Bugsinrugs

Until the rubber ends disappear. Then they no work.

The one I use never had any rubber ends. The tips are course and bite into the sides of the filter. Works great.

[Arizona_928]

Originally Posted by Noah930

Anyone else like the little moulded in "nut" at the end of K&N filters because of this?

No, but the grippy sides on a fram is innovative.

[stevej37]

^^^ That's the main reason I buy their filters. Hardly ever need to use a wrench to loosen them.

[Bob Kontak]

Originally Posted by Arizona_928

No, but the grippy sides on a fram is innovative.

The Fram Titanium has extry grippy stuff.

[rfuerst911sc]

Originally Posted by porsche930dude

I use the 3 jaw style it clamps down as you turn it. Pretty much always works

Of all the styles I find this one to work the best . I have some of the cap style that the OP posted but they always slip . I probably tighten my filters too tight . The three jaw always works .

I also have several strap wrenches that work well also . And finally I do have the big a$$ Channel lock as a final resort . My wife's Volvo XC90 has a cartridge style filter . The filter housing has a 3/8 ratchet nut as part of the housing . I think that is a smart design .

[Arizona_928]

Originally Posted by stevej37

^^^ That's the main reason I buy their filters. Hardly ever need to use a wrench to loosen them.

It's too bad that the higher quality brands don't offer that.

For machinery and HD applications; I wouldn't touch fram but light duty appliance cars... eh

[Arizona_928]

Originally Posted by Bob Kontak

The Fram Titanium has extry grippy stuff.

It's nice stuff if you still have the hand strength and don't ape torque the filters on install.

[javadog]

I’m not aware of any magic markings on oil filters but there are lists of applications for some filter wrench brands, like this one:

https://www.eastwood.com/images/pdf/vehicle_fit_guide_oil_filter_wrench.pdf

[pwd72s]

And once you've thoroughly screwed the pooch...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCBKbX7HitE&ab_channel=MoonlightfordF100

[stevej37]

I've never been stopped from removing a filter with this thing....


And no...you don't need to be at a right angle to use it. As long as you can snake it in below the filter....it will grab it and work.

[A930Rocket]

Looks like Pops has a crush on Britney Spears.😂

Originally Posted by pwd72s

And once you've thoroughly screwed the pooch...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCBKbX7HitE&ab_channel=MoonlightfordF100

[A930Rocket]

I’ve always heard/read Fram filters are the bottom of the barrel. True or old wives tale?

Originally Posted by Arizona_928

No, but the grippy sides on a fram is innovative.

[stevej37]

40 years ago, that was the rumor...maybe true.
If they haven't improved since then....I doubt they would be the biggest seller of oil filters now.

I have always used them, and never a problem.

[A930Rocket]

The oil filter change in my 330 went from easy to time consuming.

Easy.


The six cap screws need to be removed and the top portion twisted off using two screws and a prybar. But the good news is, I have an oil cooler now.

[pwd72s]

which filter? 20 minutes of comparison of new filters cut open.

[Bob Kontak]

Originally Posted by A930Rocket

I’ve always heard/read Fram filters are the bottom of the barrel. True or old wives tale?

I don't use Fram basic. I upgrade to a higher tier of Fram or other. I read the basic Fram is spartan as to filtering material.

Now I need to watch that video.

Edit: Watched it and the basic Fram is paper filtering material. I buy oil with the filter in a bundle from Advance Auto. The Fram Titanium is maybe $2 extra. I always but that one unless I'm going Mobile 1 and then I buy the Mobile 1 filter.

Here is a more in depth look at the higher end Frams.

[Cairo94507]

I always buy the OEM factory Porsche filters for my cars. Buy them 6 at a time. I don't trust other filters.

[GH85Carrera]

I have that same oil filter cutter. I do inspect the 911 filter on occasion after it has been used. That is a messy job looking for sparkly bits. So far very little sparkles in the filter material. In that first video the guy sounds rather southern. I just wonder if he bought the filters from store in Louisiana or a very humid area. Storing a metal part in a warehouse will cause many parts to rust. It is sad the manufacturers don't put some coating of oil or something compatible with engine oil in the filter to keep rust from forming. Just more money I guess.

I have used Wix filters for my El Camino for as long as I can remember, and the MANN or Porsche filters on my 911.

For my wife's Macan, it has a cartridge filter, and I get the filter and the o-rings and new drain plug from the dealer.

[rfuerst911sc]

Originally Posted by Cairo94507

I always buy the OEM factory Porsche filters for my cars. Buy them 6 at a time. I don't trust other filters.

Depending on the years ALL Porsche branded oil filters were/are made by Mahle/Mann/Hengst . Just pointing this out as reference material . Both of my Porsche's have the IMS Solution so I use Wix # 51348 . Recently I learned that the 51348XP is specifically made for synthetic oil so will be changing to that filter in the future .

[john70t]

Originally Posted by A930Rocket

I’ve always heard/read Fram filters are the bottom of the barrel. True or old wives tale?

The knives were out on this thread from a decade ago, but design and materials was the complaint:
https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/so-fram-filters-why-the-bad-rap.222539/page-3