ryan_welshman 10 Posted May 8, 2016 Hello one and all! That time of year again and im gonna take the plubge and do ny first service on the rado solo, got all the necessary kit but i need a oil filter removal tool. Theres alot of different types and im been told some are rubbish and dont grop the filter So, need links and info on a tool that will do the job Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
delfinis38 1 Posted May 8, 2016 Hello one and all! That time of year again and im gonna take the plubge and do ny first service on the rado solo, got all the necessary kit but i need a oil filter removal tool. Theres alot of different types and im been told some are rubbish and dont grop the filter So, need links and info on a tool that will do the job Thanks What car is it ? If it's a vr6 you just need a huge socket and extension and Allen key. Can't remember size but 32 or 36 mm rings a bell. If it's a 16 v I guess you need a chain to remove the filter. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted May 8, 2016 I've tried chain and strap wrenches in the past, but if the seal hasn't been lubricated before fitting, the only way I've found affective to get it off is to drive a long screwdriver through the side about 2/3 to 3/4 of the way up all the way to the hilt, then use that as handles to turn the thing. Crude but does the job every time! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lilfuzzer 1 Posted May 8, 2016 I have a this type and works well http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Silverline-Oil-Filter-Wrench-63-88mm-380056-/311475848667?hash=item48856845db:g:~F4AAOSwYHxWNLM8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VAG-hag 0 Posted May 8, 2016 Its 16v I got a chain one you can have for postage as its no good to me and if it gets used I'm happy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
delfinis38 1 Posted May 8, 2016 I favour the stab with the screwdriver method. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elnigel 0 Posted June 3, 2016 I use the same filter removal tool that fits the plastic filter lid on my 1.9tdi toledo. it's basically a giant socket and fits perfectly on the top of the filter. You just get your ratchet on it and it starts moving. I tried the chain wrench thing but find this much easier. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sankysvr6 0 Posted June 3, 2016 I use one like this for the G60, works well for me. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/381041487075 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites