Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) The Right Tool

[Josparkz]

After 9 1/2 years of owning my CTD, I finally found an oil filter wrench I really like.

It is the 9" Channellock #209 oil filter plier:

http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/...?storeId=6970&productId=200310871&R=200310871



Because of it's right angle jaws, it fits in really well.

I also decided that taking off the hose betwixt the filter and the turbo is definetely worth the work so I can get both hands down there.

 

[Ol'TrailDog]

I have a similar one but it is has symetrical jaws and handles.



But now I get the 3Gen filters for my 2Gen because it has the "huge socket" type bottom and is plumb easy to loosen up from the bottom and then take it out the top.

 

[bmoeller]

I have one similar to this one- www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=6970&productId=35730&R=35730

 

[tp0d]

heh betwixt



mm i could go for a twix



heh

 

[Josparkz]

I bought one of those big straight ones but it just seemed that there wasn't any room to turn it. The little one with the 90* jaws fits in nice parallel to the engine and is short enough to have a good turning radius in there.

I have one similar to this one- www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=6970&productId=35730&R=35730

 

[Joe G.]

I don't mess around with a wrench or pliers. I just use a long screw driver and hit the rim of the filter a few times to unscrew it. Quicker and easier. Less chance of hitting the alternator connection and shorting it out.

 

[Nate]

I just use my hands.

 

[DJWyckoff]

I have both channel lock small and large pliers and a set from napa that are medium size (used the most) I also have a strap wrench I got from CAT when I worked for a dealer in WV. Its big for the pick-up but verry strong stubern filters WILL come loose. tools are cool and the price of cool ain't cheep!