Belt oil filter wrenches fit most oil filters and remove filters effectively.
To remove oil filters, the belt is tightened around the filter by turning the handle clockwise. The oil filter wrench itself is then be turned anti-clockwise to loosen and remove the oil filter.
Automatic oil filter wrenches
Automatic oil filter wrenches have a ratcheting action for faster, easier filter removal.
Automatic oil filter wrenches work by loosening and placing the strap over the oil filter by flicking the switch to unlock. Once the strap is in position, the switch is set to lock which automatically tightens the strap around the filter. The oil filter wrench is then manually turned anti-clockwise to remove the oil filter.
Oil filter wrench web straps
These types of oil filter wrench have a nylon webbing strap for the effective removal of spin-on type oil filters.
These types of oil filter wrenches work by placing the strap over the oil filter then turning the adaptor with your hands. With each turn of the adaptor, the strap wraps itself tighter around the adaptor and the oil filter.The adaptor is then turned anti-clockwise using a tool with a square drive or hexagonal drive to remove the filter.
Oil filter wrench chain straps
Oil filter wrench chain straps are usually all steel with a carbon steel adaptor.
As with the oil filter wrench web strap, the chain is placed over the oil filter and then tightened by turning the adaptor with your hands.Once the chain is wrapped tightly around the adaptor and filter, a tool with a square or hexagonal drive is placed on to the adaptor and turned anti-clockwise until the filter is removed.
