For these People who changes oil themselves, this set is pretty useful, especially if you got two to three cars in the house.
Normal price $71.99, on sale for their Easter sale event 30% off for $49.99, paid similar set around $120 late last year, so i guess this is not too bad to share.
Cup type filter wrenches prevent damage to the filter housing
Adaptor allows use with 1/2" Dr. rachets
Heavy-duty construction allows for strength & durability
Size range: 65-100mm Diameter
sure did :)
;~)
To my eyes, it looks like a dim design to inflate cost:
(How hard would it be to make a ~$6 "size-flexible" tool?
Wrap the old filter w/ an included rubber grip-enhancer)
With Electric Vehicles on the way…
We don't invest in soon-to-be-obsolete tools
Engines will still need oil…
The point is electric ones don't.
But unless we want a world of landfill, they won't get popular until there is a good 'Universal Electric Motor' and a bellhousing adapter for each model.
So then GEARBOXES will still need oil; but electric engines don't.
That said; I think IVI is forgetting we're expecting a "50% sales" by 2030 (we never reach those goals).
But even if we did, that's 50% of all the cars on the road still needing oil changes; and it's 11 years away.
Adjustable ones do exist, but they're awkward to use. These cup filters are way easier, and can be torqued properly.
or a bocce set.
I would like learn how to change oil.
Any hints or tips?
heaps YouTube videos, do a search you will find out
+1
YT videos are often vehicle-specific,
eg, for Saab's (excellent Swedes tell
you more in high-quality videos)
You literally:
Learn where your drain plug is.
Remove it.
Remove the filter.
Pour a little new oil into the filter (you don't need to fill it, just need to 'wet' the paper so it doesn't tear from liquid shock)
Attach the new filter.
Put the drain plug back in.
Pour oil into the engine until the dipstick shows the oil is touching, or very VERY SLIGHTLY above the full mark. (it will drop a bit when oil gets into the head, and fills the new filter properly).
Simples!
hmmm, I've never poured oil in beforehand, I'll add that to the steps. Though I do put some around the gasket before I put it on.
Don't do the filter up too tight, just a firm hand tightness.
Don't over tighten the sump bolt either, especially if you have an alloy sump, you don't want to strip it.
Looks to be sets on eBay for ~$30 delivered.
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/163193845268
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/323157320571
yeap, not bad if you can wait. That’s $10 saving.
$20 by my count ;)
Lol..didn’t count the $9.99…
OP’s is CRV so I don’t think you can compare the eBay one which is carbon steel.
Possibly, but looking at them I'd guess the only thing CRV is the adaptor.
nice i might return the ryco one i got for $26 this looks good
At least you didn't pay 49.99 for yours like the OP did.
There is a cheap tool for this about $15 I think I paid it adjusts to any filter.
A box full of filter sockets or a single filter strap.
The best are the 3 jaw filter removers. They are about $20 and do a wide range of filter sizes with one tool.
There is no best tool. Completely depends on the application.
Not all options work all the time - positioning and clearance of the filter are important.
On my motorcycle for example, the 3 jaw removers 100% wont fit because the fingers are too thick. A strap wont work either, because there is no clearance for the handle - similarly, on my car a strap is no good but on my old bike I used to use a strap.
Overkill really. 9/10 i just use my hands
if all fails, just stab it with screwdriver
The best tool for this is those adjustable rubber strap tools.
They're available in the plumbing section usually.
https://www.bunnings.com.au/haron-160mm-strap-wrench_p490011…
They adjust to any size, can be used for a ton of things, and just work.
You only need to 'crack' the filter loose anyway, the rest is done by hand.
That assumes you have sufficient room surrounding the filter. On some cars, it is easier to use an oil filter cap with a ratchet on the end.
You only need about 5mm of room (the thickness of the strap).
The act of angling the tool pulls one side tight, so even if the wrench part can't fit near it, it still cracks it free.
From my mums mixed range of Euros, to my constantly changing jap car obsession, to my dads american muscle;
I'm yet to find a vehicle where this isn't the correct tool.
If you buy one of these style sets, make sure it actually fits your car.
The 15 piece sets only have the most common sizes.
A more comprehensive 30 piece set such as available on ebay or gumtree will cover a larger range.
Even the 30 piece ones don't cover my Volvo S60 (86mm, 16 flutes).
And some of the universal 3 jaw type wrenches only work to loosen a filter, they can't tighten them (fine for spin on, but cartridge filters often need a wrench).
FYI: https://www.supercheapauto.com.au/p/toolpro-toolpro-oil-filt…
titan grip at any angle and you will dent the oil filter but its for disposal anyway
yeah these, my dad has a 15pc like the set posted, never worked.
These you just grab it, clap it down and twist, you're tossing the filter anyway so no need to be nice too it.
the thumbnail makes it look like a cupcake tray