If I used this to turn new filters 1/2 to 1/3 past hand tight will it tear up finish on filter?
394585
Depends on your own hand strength. If gripped too tightly, yes. The teeth will dig into the filter. I have done it without tearing up the filter. One suggestion would be to slide a piece of rubber hose over the ends prior to giving your filter that final turn.
394586
That would happen. Buffer filter with a thin towel and be very carful. I would have a back up filter in case I made a mistake. It is a great tool, a strong tool.
394587
There is no reason to ever use a wrench to tighten down an oil filter (unless you have a disability). The standard method used for decades is to HAND tighten to snug, then another 1/4 turn. If it leaks then you probably still have the old filter rubber seal on along with the new one. That once happened to me because I wasn't paying attention. Check and double check.
394588
I always hand tighten the oil filter for the past 30 years never had a mishap. Even then I don't over tighten it. Too tight you will distort the seal and cause a leak. I bought this wrench to loosen the filter, not to tighten it.
394589
if you are a MAN - then hand tight is the CORRECT torque on an oil filter. An alternative way to gauge the correct torque is an additional 3/4 of a turn AFTER the seal contacts the engine.
1562956
Sometimes if you wrap filter or adapter ring with plastic wrap (like Saran Wrap) that will help you get a better grip to loosen filter
1166087
Hi..I doubt this filter will help as it's for sediment ..aka tiny bits of dirt.
1901660
It automatically tightens. However, can only be used to remove filter and cannot tighten a filter in to place.
1883898
Hi KayI bought this part for I believe the same model sand filter. It was too large. the fingers had to be set at an angle inside the filter and we ended up cutting about four inches off the white pipe. It still works but it was not the correct part.
1025015
I find it to be an absolute nightmare to replace the filter. I twist and pull with pliers and it ends up pretty chewed up before it gets off. Really bad design.
1348425
Any old filter wrench will fit. However I don't think you can get a filter pliers into that space.
2080336
The only thing that I can say for sure i that if you hold it incorrectly the charcoal will come out of the filter. If you use quick connectors like I do the small charcoal particles can jam the connectors. This has happened on 2 occasions.
1025016
You are talking about the old filter right? If so, yeah, it seems to get stuck pretty good on there over time. If you can get a pair of pliers on the bottom part and twist counter clockwise, remember it's upside down. Once you get it started, it still is pretty difficult until you get it all the way off. Good luck. Thanks.
784599
Not exactly, I have to trim one of the end of the filter, for it to go into the filter housing/cavity.
1250548
No, no problems whatsoever. Maybe you should reinforce it with a little bit of scotch tape around the part inserted into the filter base.
799685
I'm not sure of the 3 1/2" size, the o-ring is the industry call size of 241. That is the size that I needed for my filter.
1380403
Yes. You may have to remove the filter floss or just use less floss. I can stick this in a nano filter even.
1486590
Very. Just open, empty the collection cup, brush off the filter & snap back in place.
1495724
Yes, but watch your filter pressure as the iron particles may accumulate and clog the filter.
792524
I believe it will... It certainly is worth the risk to avoid the frustation you will have getting the filter off.
868062
Tim, the filter is real thick, but you can push it down enough to force the plastic piece with the "catches" to close enough to hold the metal filter in place. As an alternative you might be able to get some fine sandpaper in there and sand down the plastic for a little more clearance... Personally, I went back to paper because I found the metal filter just too much hassle. I'll keep it in case I run out of paper filters. RON.