First, you will need to find out what size filter you have on your vehicle. Knowing the size of the filter will narrow down the choice of which wrench is most suitable for you. This information can be found in the vehicle owner’s manual, or if you do not have your owner’s manual, you can simply measure the diameter of the filter yourself.
The belt and automatic oil filter wrenches come with a handle and do not need any extra tools. The automatic wrench reduces user input as it is automatic, while the belt wrench requires manual tightening.
On the other hand, if you do own tools such as a hand ratchet that fits a square drive, or a spanner that fits around a hexagonal drive, then it could be a cheaper option choosing the web or chain strap wrenches.
So, when choosing which wrench to use, find out the size of filter you are removing and if you need an all in one, no tools needed oil filter wrench, or an adapter that fits your square drive tools.
