How to use an oil filter wrench web strap

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Step 1 – Position strap

Place the strap over the filter.

Step 2 – Tighten strap

Tighten the strap by turning the adaptor by hand, this will cause the strap to overlap itself and apply tension to the oil filter.

Step 4 – Select drive tool

To rotate the adaptor, use either a square drive such as a hand ratchet inserted into the adaptor, or a hexagonal drive such as a spanner on the exterior of the adaptor.

1/2 inch (13mm) square drives are the most commonly used drives but you will need a tool with a drive that corresponds to the dimensions of your adaptor.

Step 5 – Position drive tool

The image on the left shows where each tool would be placed in or around the adaptor. The square drive would be on the head of a hand ratchet and a hexagonal drive of the adaptor would fit into a spanner.

Step 6 – Turn tool and wrench

Turn the tool and wrench anti-clockwise to remove the filter.