Strongest Oil Filter Tools vs Hand Grip
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Lifetime of weekly updated rankings: https://torquetestchannel.etsy.com/listing/1152216140/torque-test-channel-spreadsheet-leader Gearwrench Strap: https://amzn.to/4nOtcIw Lisle Wrench: https://amzn.to/42eqMdX Lisle Large: https://amzn.to/42d8ycS Rubber Strap Wrenches: https://amzn.to/4mxWSZu Motivix: https://amzn.to/3VwZpIr We make a return to oil filter tools, which brand and type is going to give you the best fighting chance against the last monkey who installed that oil filter like their life depended on it? Today we include for the 1st time strap wrenches including Gearwrench, chain wrenches, cap sockets and Lisle adjustable wrenches to fight for the top spot. ~We may earn from qualifying purchases via the amazon links above~ We do not accept any tools shown on the channel from any brand, nor do we take any sponsorships, partnerships, discounts, product placement deals, pre-market brand samples, money, items or compensation of any kind from brands, tool makers or otherwise in the planning or creation of these videos.
Products Reviewed (10)
Gear Wrench
Strap Wrench
$28.00
Best Overall - Achieved 108.7 ft-lbs on small filter, 87 ft-lbs on large filter. Made in USA, works with 3/8 or 1/2 drive. Can use extension for top access. Concern about oil absorption.
Lisle
Half Cup Style Oil Filter Wrench (Small)
$12.00
Best Value - Achieved 135.8 ft-lbs, spring-loaded design, USA made. Can cam out but has excellent grip. Required half-inch ratchet to finish job.
Lisle
Half Cup Style Oil Filter Wrench (Large)
$13.00
Best Value - Achieved 103 ft-lbs on larger filter, USA made. Works with small wrench to cover full size range for $25 total.
Generic
Rubber Strap Wrenches (Medium and Large)
$17.00
Achieved 84.9 ft-lbs on small filter, 100 ft-lbs on large filter. Beats best plier tools tested previously. Requires some swing rotation before applying grip.
Mac Tools
Oil Filter Chain Wrench
$17.50
Achieved 102.6 ft-lbs but effectiveness depends on filter size matching chain link settings. Has teeth-like ridges on links for better grip.
Generic
Oil Filter Socket Chain Wrench
$18.00
Achieved 102 ft-lbs but doesn't work on smaller 2.6 inch diameter filters. Wide chain design spreads torque better. Limited size compatibility.
Motivix
Machined Oil Filter Socket
$310.00
Mentioned as higher quality machined alternative to stamped steel sockets, but didn't make required sizes for testing. Equivalent set costs $310.
OEM Tools
Oil Filter Cap Socket
$55.00
Achieved 69.9 ft-lbs on larger filter. Works better than Steelman but still limited performance. Requires accurate diameter and flat count matching.
Steelman
Oil Filter Cap Socket
$55.00
Failed at only 18.7 ft-lbs, started spinning and couldn't grip properly. Part of larger set but performed poorly.
Spurtar
Oil Filter Wrench
$16.00
Broke during testing at 88 ft-lbs. Only tool to completely fail. Cool design but needs less grip to survive longer.