markz

Nissan oil filters? I usually change my oil myself and hand tighten the oil filter.

My last oil change was done by the dealer and they cranked it on extremely tight. Does anyone know if I can buy a filter wrench that fits the Nissan filters?

If so anyone know the model number or manufacturer?

Thanks.....Mark.

markz

Oh ya....and I don't mean one of those universal ones with the metal band that is supposed clamp down on the oil filter.

I have never had any success with those things....they suck.

Thank you for any advice...

Mark

doodeitstom

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I have a pennzoil filter wrench. Its pricey for a oil filter wrench but I promise you itll get the filter off with ease.

n8vz

I bought one from Courtesy Nissan.

Conceyted

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umm just wrap a rag or towel around a normal oil filter wrench and it will grab and grab tight. none of them would fit without the rag idea. but it works great now.

HanZolo

Just use a large pair of channel-lock pliers.

speedzz

Got it for you. I bought mines at the local Nissan dealer and it's a Honda made oil wrench that you put your socket wrench.

Part number is 17009 made by Vector. It's made of steel not plastic (ones sold at Kragen)

ihatethatbobbarker

take a hammer, and a screw driver, you know what to do next.



itll be messy wear something over your eyes

King Tut

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I got the Crafsman one that you hook onto the end of a 1/4" socket wrench. It works great. It is all metal and has three prongs that grab the filter.

jdifolco

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I just picked up a 1.99 multi-strap wrench at pathmark works great! and dont try the hammer and screw driver idea unless u get pissed off lol

mihalko1

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yep, had to do that a couple times. VERY messy, but works like a charm.

mr2fasterthanyo

screw driver method was always easiest for me......

DaddyPhatSaks

Auto zone has like 10 different sizes...picked up some oil filters and took one out and fit it to the wrench. Was like 5 buks

ihatethatbobbarker

the autozone one didnt work for **** with me

Jung918

just get some sandpaper and take it off or some kictchen gloves.

doodeitstom

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I've tried every method including the screw driver method. Get this pennzoil wrench



It cost me around 20 bucks and you can find it at pepboys. Itll save you a headache or 2.

King Tut

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Remember people: Finger tight, then a quarter turn.