tight as an oil filter

I got a device that looks like a 3 clawed set of prongs, fits over spin off filter and when force is applied with a socket to the nut at the base it tightens and twists the filter until it comes loose. Only about £10. Mind you I always smear oil on the new ruuber gasket before replacing filter, maybe they didnt do this ?

This type of thing is about the best.

Thats the one

That website seems to be exclusively North American.How/where did you get yours - presumably nearer home.

Hawkeye

I'd noticed that sort of wrench on Machine Mart

and |I wasn't sure if it might be a snakeoil type thing but I think I'll go with the consensus and spring for one.Of course since I don't employ a mountain gorilla to fit my filters I'm sure next service it will come off with the aid of a leather work glove to give that extra grip ( taking no chances if I have the tool I can live with not having to use it ) and like Hirsty I've always lubricated the seal beforehand although I prefer a spot of grease.Derek Disco 200TDi

In the local Indian factor; Belvedere Kent.

Make you wonder if come the next advertising campain the might consider Adam Ant for the music I was thinking "Stand and Deliver" .We had an exceptional Independant motor spares in Altrincham who were forced out by Hfrds opening a supermarket on the doorstep I hope their till rolls rot Derek

Just stick a screwdriver through it - free (if a bit messey)!

Richard

It looking like that might be an option but this was so tight I thought it might have been cross threaded I do have the ultimate deterrant which moves just about anything a 3 foot pipe wrench - the tool of last resort even hubnuts come free aided by a length of scaffolding pole. Derek

I knew someone would suggest it in the end - I'm just a bit surprised that it was you who decided to do so. ;-)