Oil Filter Wrench Usage and Purchase Guide

Oil Filter Wrench is an indispensable tool for replacing oil filters. It can easily remove and install filters and improve work efficiency. Below, we will introduce this tool in detail from three aspects: function, usage method and purchase points.

1. Function of Oil Filter Wrench

Oil Filter Wrench is mainly used to remove and install spin-on oil filters located on the engine. This type of filter is usually threaded and requires the help of special tools to replace. The design of the wrench is ergonomic and easy to operate, which can effectively avoid damage to the filter or other engine parts during the replacement process.

2. How to use Oil Filter Wrench

Before use, make sure the engine is cooled and turn off the fuel system to prevent burns or accidents. Choose the appropriate Oil Filter Wrench model according to the location and size of the filter. Put the wrench on the filter housing to ensure that the wrench fits tightly against the filter. Turn the wrench hard to remove the filter. When installing a new filter, you also need to use a wrench to tighten it.

3. Key points for choosing Oil Filter Wrench

Material: Choose a wrench made of high-quality metal material, which can withstand large torque and has a longer service life. Model: Choose the appropriate wrench model according to the model and filter size to ensure that it can fit the filter tightly.

Common disposable oil filters have a diameter of more than 8cm, and the top is punched into multi-faceted surfaces (like a large nut). If you want to disassemble and assemble, you need to use a special Oil Filter Wrench. There are many types of Oil Filter Wrench, with different structures, but the functions are the same, and the operation methods are basically similar. The common oil filter wrenches include the following:

Cup filter wrench: The cup filter wrench is similar to a large socket. Different sizes of wrenches are required to disassemble filters of different models. When purchased, they are mostly assembled in sets. When using, put the cup filter wrench on the multi-faceted surface on the top of the oil filter, and use it in the same way as the socket wrench.

Pliers filter wrench: Pliers filter wrench can be said to be a modified product of pliers, and the method of use is the same as carp pliers.

Ring filter wrench: The structure of the ring filter wrench is a ring that can be adjusted in size, and the inner side of the ring is designed to be serrated. When in use, put it on the edge surface of the top of the filter, turn the handle, and the ring of the wrench will be appropriately stuck on the edge surface according to the size of the filter, and the disassembly and assembly work will be completed smoothly.

Three-claw filter wrench, this oil filter wrench needs to be used with a socket handle or a wrench. It has a planetary gear transmission mechanism designed inside, which can automatically adjust the size of the three claws according to the size of the oil filter.

Cap filter wrench: Because it can be seamlessly interlocked with the oil filter, it does not damage the oil filter, and different models need to be equipped with corresponding specifications.