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Dimitrim · 04-19-2015, 02:12 PM

Can someone please tell me what oil filer wrench they are using to remove the stock oil filter? Last two times I replaced the oil filter, my cup style that goes on the end just strips the filter. The band style I have, because the way it sits in that hole I can only get it to grab only 1/2" not enough to grab it and spin. I ended up getting it out with my plier style oil filter wrench tearing it up and getting oil all over the place.

Thank you for all your advice.

Dimitri

razorduck · 04-19-2015, 02:17 PM

I use one that goes on a ratchet. It's a little hard to get the slack taken out where it will hold until you can begin to remove it, but then it works great.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/...DL._SX450_.jpg

Stingr69 · 04-19-2015, 04:21 PM

I agree with a strap wrench. Mine is different but same idea. KTI 73731 K Tool International Oil Filter Strap Wrench. Get it on Amazon or Summit Racing. It fits a ratchet wrench and has a nylon strap like a seat belt. Never need to buy another oil filter wrench.

http://www.amazon.com/K-Tool-Interna.../dp/B002QIAUXG

White_SS/RS · 04-19-2015, 04:44 PM

+1 for strap wrench. works on all filters!

z3R0fo01 · 04-19-2015, 09:58 PM

http://www.amazon.com/TEKTON-5866-12...+filter+wrench

I use that. Works like a charm.

snarky · 04-20-2015, 06:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by z3R0fo01

http://www.amazon.com/TEKTON-5866-12...+filter+wrench

I use that. Works like a charm.

This ^. I got tired of all the others long ago.

Ragnar · 04-20-2015, 11:31 AM

I just use my hands and grab that tiny filter and put 1 foot in the air. Watch for the dribble!

Ryanbabz71 · 04-20-2015, 11:42 AM

What I use works great

Ryan

rvnmaniac · 04-20-2015, 12:42 PM

Had to use the strap and screw driver through the filter the first time i changed the oil myself. Unbelievable the dealer had it on so tight. First 2 years my oil changes were free. Of course i made an oily mess. But i'm good for the next one. No one to blame but my self if its too tight. That oil filter wrench looks great.

Dimitrim · 04-20-2015, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by razorduck

I use one that goes on a ratchet. It's a little hard to get the slack taken out where it will hold until you can begin to remove it, but then it works great.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/...DL._SX450_.jpg

Hey thank you everyone. Ordered one and it is on its way.

Dimitri

OrangeVert · 04-21-2015, 04:19 AM

My hand.

Avenging Orange · 04-21-2015, 07:21 PM

Channel locks work good.

WSSICK · 04-21-2015, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by razorduck

I use one that goes on a ratchet. It's a little hard to get the slack taken out where it will hold until you can begin to remove it, but then it works great.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/...DL._SX450_.jpg

This is the best type of oil filter removal tool. It has yet to fail me when replacing the oil filter on any of my vehicles.

Tenring · 04-21-2015, 10:54 PM

My hand or if a little tight I just drive a screwdriver right through and turn it, use the screwdriver to punch a hole and let it drain out first anyway.

04-19-2015, 02:12 PM	#1
Dimitrim Dimitri Drives: 68 GTO 455 Ram Air; 2014 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Novato, California Posts: 602 View My Garage	WHAT OIL FILTER WRENCH FOR 6.2L? Can someone please tell me what oil filer wrench they are using to remove the stock oil filter? Last two times I replaced the oil filter, my cup style that goes on the end just strips the filter. The band style I have, because the way it sits in that hole I can only get it to grab only 1/2" not enough to grab it and spin. I ended up getting it out with my plier style oil filter wrench tearing it up and getting oil all over the place. Thank you for all your advice. Dimitri

04-19-2015, 04:44 PM	#4
White_SS/RS Drives: 14 1LE Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 1,567	+1 for strap wrench. works on all filters! __________________ LMS Engineering

04-19-2015, 09:58 PM	#5
z3R0fo01 Drives: 2014 1SS RS 1LE tvs2300 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: MD Posts: 420	http://www.amazon.com/TEKTON-5866-12...+filter+wrench I use that. Works like a charm. __________________ SLP TVS 2300 Kooks 1 7/8" Rotofab intake NPP JRE tuned

04-20-2015, 11:31 AM	#7
Ragnar Destroyed by flooding Drives: Wife's car Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Louisiana Posts: 4,672	I just use my hands and grab that tiny filter and put 1 foot in the air. Watch for the dribble! __________________

04-20-2015, 11:42 AM	#8
Ryanbabz71 Drives: 2021 ZL1 1LE Satin Steel Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Brownsburg, Indiana Posts: 6,349 View My Garage	What I use works great Ryan __________________ Ryan 2021 ZL1 1LE Satin Steel Metallic Build Page: https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=632481

04-19-2015, 02:17 PM	#2
razorduck Self Made Thousandaire Drives: 2011 SS/RS RJT Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 323	I use one that goes on a ratchet. It's a little hard to get the slack taken out where it will hold until you can begin to remove it, but then it works great. http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/...DL._SX450_.jpg

04-19-2015, 04:21 PM	#3
Stingr69 '69 Owned Since '79 Drives: '69 Z/28 LeMans Blue w/White Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: LR AR Posts: 1,848 View My Garage	I agree with a strap wrench. Mine is different but same idea. KTI 73731 K Tool International Oil Filter Strap Wrench. Get it on Amazon or Summit Racing. It fits a ratchet wrench and has a nylon strap like a seat belt. Never need to buy another oil filter wrench. http://www.amazon.com/K-Tool-Interna.../dp/B002QIAUXG

04-20-2015, 12:42 PM	#9
rvnmaniac Drives: 2012 M6 ZL1. 2019 Altima.07 FJR1300 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: MD Posts: 665	Had to use the strap and screw driver through the filter the first time i changed the oil myself. Unbelievable the dealer had it on so tight. First 2 years my oil changes were free. Of course i made an oily mess. But i'm good for the next one. No one to blame but my self if its too tight. That oil filter wrench looks great.

04-21-2015, 04:19 AM	#11
OrangeVert "Catharine" Drives: '11 2SS/RS LS-3 IOM/IO vert Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Southern NH Posts: 2,129	My hand. __________________

04-21-2015, 07:21 PM	#12
Avenging Orange Drives: 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Clermont, IN Posts: 3,297	Channel locks work good. __________________ 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS M6 Black Leather, Sun Roof, OBX Headers, Borla touring axle back, Cold Air Inductions CAI , non synthetic fluids, BMR total bushing upgrade/1" lowering springs, DSE 32mm rear sway bar. GM fe4 shocks/struts/LCA's, AAM 3.91 diff, Vertini RFS1.8 20x9 +30. Conti ExtremeContact Sport 275/35/20. sjm autoprod ABL dash kit. Mike Norris tuned 413/419. Avenging Orange: 43 years of not buying into the Hype........and damn proud of it!! https://youtu.be/9JD9it6SmB8 https://youtu.be/xmelTlEzI34 KICKING CANCERS ASS SINCE 2015!!

04-21-2015, 10:54 PM	#14
Tenring Drives: 2014 2SS/RS - SIM Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,188	My hand or if a little tight I just drive a screwdriver right through and turn it, use the screwdriver to punch a hole and let it drain out first anyway.