Best Oil Filter Removal Tool For The S15

[wutang200]

Please recommend me something tried and tested as its a pretty awkward place on these cars.

Before anyone says it, I've already tried using my hands using rubber gloves for half an hour but didn't have any luck at all so gave up.

 

[sx-si]

the proper tool works sweet for me
should only be finger tight anyway

best get yourself a oil cooler kit with remote filter

 

[wutang200]

What does this proper tool look like?

I need one that will do the job as efficiently as possible within the lack of space available.

 

[sx-si]

http://www.tooled-up.com/MicroCategory.asp?CID=30&SCID=324&MCID=3409
the 35 pound one is my fav

 

[sliding-r]

im changing my oil soon what is the recommended filter or does it not matter what make?

 

[Glen]

fo2512 for the oil filter.. Just use your hands be a man

 

[LuPix_S15]

Halfrauds filter for S14 200SX. Works for me everytime

 

[wutang200]

http://www.tooled-up.com/MicroCategory.asp?CID=30&SCID=324&MCID=3409
the 35 pound one is my fav

Thanks I might buy that kit. Looks straight forward too with the correct size cap going over the filter then using a wrench to undo it.

 

[tooley]

naa the belt and chain types are ****. i use the three prong type. you fit it to a 3/8 ratchet and it grips the filter perfectly.

http://toolmonger.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/Worlds%20Best%20Oil%20Filter%20Wrench.jpg

One like that

 

[LuPix_S15]

Yeah my mate used one of them James when I first tried to service my Nissan (bloody garage had the oil filter on too tight from last time grrrr)... but his tool was too big to grip the S15 filter properly. Kept slipping!!

So my advice would be to make sure the 3-prong tool is small enough as it seems the Nissan filter is smaller than other cars etc...

 

[tooley]

Yea think you can get them in different diameters. They are the best type hands down though. Should be getting a oil cooler and relocation kit soon anyways so wont have that hasstle any more.

 

[wutang200]

naa the belt and chain types are ****. i use the three prong type. you fit it to a 3/8 ratchet and it grips the filter perfectly.

http://toolmonger.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/Worlds Best Oil Filter Wrench.jpg

One like that

The one sx-si mentions is the cap type.

 

[JapanS15]

I wouldn't say this is a proper tool, but if you jam a screw driver through it and use the handle to break it loose...that's the last resort tool for me.

 

[craig8585]

Just don't do them up too tight and they come off easily enough by hand. People always overtighten filters but there is no point.

 

[Darren_S15]

I've never had to use a tool to get my filters off.

Tight + 1/4 turn is all I do to tighten them up.

When I have had issues in the past I've used a chain wrench.

SR20DET blueprint filter off eBay is all I use, £5 posted.

 

[70YSR]

I wouldn't say this is a proper tool, but if you jam a screw driver through it and use the handle to break it loose...that's the last resort tool for me.

+1

hahah works everytime

 

[JapanS15]

I had to do this on my wife's car...it wouldn't budge loose. That was the first and last oil change I did on that car. Sold it after owning it for 5 months. It was a 97 Honda Prelude SiR.

 

[LuPix_S15]

I find with two sandwich plates the filter is now closer to my hands anyways lol