Oil filter wrench

Anyone have a favorite oil filter wrench for 2.7? I think a socket style would be ideal, but the chintzy stamped steel one I have always pops off. I used my trusty Lisle this time, but it's a bit of a pain to get up in there and find room to maneuver.

 

You're over tightening if you need a wrench to remove. Should be able to remove by hand.

 

I use one of these, https://www.lislecorp.com/specialty-tools/filter-fuel-and-oil/import-car-filter-wrench , I don't know if this is the exact one but it gives you a staring point. They come in several sizes.

 

Not even gonna lie, I got frustrated changing my oil filter one time after I had a shop do it and they overtightened it bad, I went out and bought this shameful thing:

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Powerbui...4rHZfkQUSiMeXVJlxJ2hrguY2ojGof8kaAr8nEALw_wcB

I'm not proud of it, but boy does it work. The teeth grip and you can even do a ratcheting motion at the awkward angle needed if you're changing it without jacking up the truck. Usually results in a very destroyed oil filter and a small mess, but I haven't ever had to argue with an old oil filter ever again...

 

I bought one from a dealership 10 years ago and use it every oil change. Even though I tighten by hand, the filter always seems to get even tighter between oil changes, so the wrench is used for removal-only.

 

Lisle Import Filter wrench. All I have used for 20 years on all my vehicles.

 

The swivel style like I posted?

 

Yep.

 

This thing is a beast. Works great. Not the exact same brand I have but very similar. Got a lot of bite to it.

https://www.imperialsupplies.com/item/9178995

TEKTON 12" Oil Filter Pliers | 5866

https://www.amazon.com/TEKTON-5866-12-Inch-Filter-Pliers/dp/B000NPR33O

 

You can get that up onto the filter on a 2.7?

 

Yup, just did it yesterday. No prob.

 

Assenmacher TOY 730, die cast aluminum cup style, the stamped steel ones are garbage. Fits Toyota OEM filters perfectly, works great on 2RZ and 3RZ engines.

https://www.autotoolworld.com/Assen...MIxLiO1vKX7gIVERx9Ch0CUAkaEAQYAiABEgIPAvD_BwE