Bill Pitz wrote:
> That could totally work on a cartridge-based filter medium filter,
> though.
>
> I've seen the socket "adapter" oil filter wrenches, but they've never
> appealed to me because you still need one that is the specific size of
> your oil filter (which means I'd have to buy a few different sizes).
> The beauty of the K&N idea is that it requires something that you most
> likely already have if you're even pondering the idea of changing the
> filter yourself.
>
> I'm sure K&N patented their particular idea, but there are lots of
> possible variations that would probably be able to slip through the
> cracks -- such as just accepting an empty 3/8" ratchet like some of
> our T-cases do.
>
> -Bill
Personally, I just use one of those band wrenches to get the filter off.
If you oil the gasket, you shouldn't have any trouble turning the
filter the specified 1/2 turn past initial contact. I know I don't, but
maybe that's my spry 19 year old's muscles kicking in. ;-D
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