I tried posting this in the "HOW-TO" section but I wasn't granted permission. So, it involves the oil filter on my 4.2 V6, making me post it here.
My 4.2 V6 uses the Motorcraft oil filter part # FL-400S, or M1-M209 (currently on my engine). When using an oil filter cap wrench to remove the filter it usually slips. So, I added velcro strips to the inside of the cap wrench. It now holds onto the filter like a gorilla holding onto a banana if you were to try and steal it from him!

 

Which part of the velcro strip? The fuzzy side or the grippy side? Or both?

 

I guess it's the grippy side. I have a 2' strip of it with one side that has a sticky adhesive and the other side is the grippy side. I cut small pieces from the strip, removed the white backing paper, and stuck the strips into the cap. The sticky stuff/glue/adhesive sticks very well!

 

I also put a small piece on all of my AR-15's deflectors. When the shells eject and they hit the deflector it keeps the finish from chipping.

 

Those cap style oil filter removers are made for filters with a specific number of "flutes". As often is the case, different filters from different manufacturers, have a different number of "flutes". Then you are trying to use a specific fit tool, on something that doesn't fit exactly, and it slips.

My brother-in-law likes the Sears model with the 3 legs that clamp on and tighten as you turn.

I favor the ChannelLock pliers. For whatever reason, the inexpensive ones that look the same, just aren't made the same. The ChannelLock teeth grab and grip, when the cheap ones slip and slide.

 

At least with the Fords, access to the filter isn't bad.