Oil Filter Opening Tool
Posted: Tue May 17, 2022 7:21 pm
by Skippydiesel
Hi All,
I wish to acquire a cost effective (best for price) oil filter opening tool - your recommendation will be much appreciated.
Re: Oil Filter Opening Tool
Posted: Tue May 17, 2022 7:48 pm
by daleandee
Skippydiesel wrote:Hi All,
I wish to acquire a cost effective (best for price) oil filter opening tool - your recommendation will be much appreciated.
I like doing it this way:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrH92W6ODy4
Re: Oil Filter Opening Tool
Posted: Wed May 18, 2022 12:57 am
by Skippydiesel
Daleandee -
You the man!
Wow! I never would have thought of using tin snips. Every home mechanic has them, so no additional cost and it does look like you can avoid most if not all potential for additional metal contamination.
The video shows quite a large spin on filter - is it just as easy with the much smaller Rotax (harder to hold/smaller radius to cut around)?
Cant wait to give it a go.
Re: Oil Filter Opening Tool
Posted: Wed May 18, 2022 8:44 am
by sonex1374
This is the tool I use and recommend. Works perfectly and will last a lifetime.
https://flyboyaccessories.com/product/t … ter-cutter
Jeff
Re: Oil Filter Opening Tool
Posted: Wed May 18, 2022 10:27 pm
by daleandee
Skippydiesel wrote:Daleandee -
You the man!
Wow! I never would have thought of using tin snips. Every home mechanic has them, so no additional cost and it does look like you can avoid most if not all potential for additional metal contamination.
The video shows quite a large spin on filter - is it just as easy with the much smaller Rotax (harder to hold/smaller radius to cut around)?
Cant wait to give it a go.
I use the small K&N filter on my Corvair conversion (HP-1008). This method has worked well for me.
Dale