It looks like an oversized 12 sided socket that just deep enough to fit over the flats on the filter. Then you just use a regular 3/8 ratchet and extension to turn the filter.

I've seen them made from plastic, aluminum and die cast.

 

Not even worth getting the plastic ones, I have stripped two of them before (the square where the 3/8's or 1/2" goes in). Get the metal ones and save the time/frusteration of having the plastic ones break.

 

Here's a link to a pic.

http://www.etoolcart.com/oilfilterwr...apkdt3253.aspx

 

Just get yourself a couple of pair of those gloves coated/dipped in that blue rubber stuff. Man you could climb a tree with one hand with those things one.

I'm serious, your grip with those gloves on is unreal; atleast for me anyways.



Nitrox

 

I had the same issue on my first oil change, It took a double stabs with a screw driver to turn it and get it loose to come off. After that, I was fine. I oil the rubber seal lightly, reinstall, and hand tighten with only one hand, my writing hand obviously. Otherwise i'm fine. I really dont see how it is a difficult task to remove it, and why its such a bad location? I just roll under and grab a good strong hold of it with the two tools I was born with on the ends of my arms, turn it left with a bit of force and it moves. Then I drain the oil from the oil pan and after its completely finished draining, simply screw off the filter one handed. I dont loosen the filter too much, just enough to ensure I can get it off by hand before I drain my engine. Even before I had a creeper this was still a fine task.

 

That is a good tip, I'll have to try it. I even have a pair of these. Snow blower gloves

 

yea its not really that hard to change..just dont over tighten the filters

 

greencrew:

those snow blower gloves may even be better, they would keep your forearms right below your wrist protected from the plastic drip shield/pan. I'll have to give them a try 5000miles from yesterday.

Thanks!

Nitrox

 

i know the thread topic has changed but i would love to have a filter located behind the bumper like my 99 F150 did.
I have a custom skid plate and i have to do the filter from the top, which is fine. but can someone tell me how to change one without spilling a drop? i use a thin catch tray and all but id still prefer a filter not so sideways on the engine. maybe top mounted like the superduitys. that would be cool.

 

And they are great for blowing snow too. Your hands say warm and never get wet.