How to make a quick & easy oil filter wrench

[@BruceLyeg]

Cool tip but, do I use a blue bandana if I'm a crip?

[@MISAEL602]

No you don't want to ruin a blue one.

[@ApolloVIIIYouAreGoForTLI]

Oh man, that shit literally made me laugh out in public!

[@GMX7GuitarMasterXVII]

😂🤣🤣😂😂

[@zowsah2779]

♿️

[@melvindawson4736]

Ahahahahahhwhw czzzzup

[@brandonhumphrey4190]

Thanks man, I appreciate the tip. Just popped it loose under my '05 focus zx4 using this method. Wasn't a whole lot of room to work with, took me about 2 mins though. Lot to learn from crafty people like Randy. May he rest in peace.

[@marinduque-theheartoftheph]

Randy may be gone but he's still helping this world through you. A prayer for your friend and thanks to you both! 👍👏🌼

[@rogerpalmer3522]

I have an oil wrench, but it was too small for the filter on the old van I was working on. This trick got it off with no hassle, no busted knuckles, and no swear words! Thanks for the tip.

[@sscradle8235]

Use this method on my 03 dodge ram today didn't have the room of a motorcycle so I couldn't use the ratchet but just the extension helped. Was still quite tuff but worked thanks a lot! Also use caution if you cannot see, not to twist any nearby wires when tightening the bandana.

[@strunkinc]

Worked perfectly when I couldn't find my oil filter wrench! 2012 Ford Focus. Thanks!!

[@mark6360]

Thanks for posting this, somehow when I moved my oil filter wrench went was lost and I was caught in the middle of an oil change today without it. I used a handkerchief instead and it worked and I was able to finish the oil change. Thanks again

[@FlexMoePower]

I just did this with some marine rope on a 2009 CBR600RR... I can't believe it worked. Thank you man! Life saver.

[@benderrodriquez]

I confidently started my oil filter change knowing that I own one of those filter wrenches with the chain. Now I'm stuck looking for a DIY solution because the bloody filter is so close to the engine block, and it is after hours! Modified the idea. I had an old frayed tie down strap, did not have space to twist that much. I slipped a sheet of sand paper underneath the strap to make up for the lack force and it worked a treat!

[@6955beniegn]

thx gonna try this today on 89 ford festiva, i have no room around the oil filter, its stuck solid

[@evilmuscle]

Thumbs up , the dude left the world but his idea lives on . RIP

[@balloney2175]

RIP? Rest in peace?

[@anocri]

Randy still lives. What the fuck are you talking about? Why are you killing him?

[@PrasadVenuturumilli]

@@anocri That's why he is called evilmuscle ...lol

[@westpalmtom3461]

Thanks!! Worked great on 97 expedition!

[@num1fandmb]

Thanks for the tip! Super helpful!

[@YTMegiddo]

That did the trick man! I did use a strip of a non-slip tool mat drawer liner to help keep it from slipping. That that did it, thanks!

[@Sam-zy5ck]

Nice dedication man. Giving this a try on my bike now.

[@xxx007hulkyt9]

Thanks so much just took out my oil filter using your method. helped a lot, that darn thing was on there TIGHT!

[@jbonilla1775]

It worked! Previous owner had that same filter on the ninja but it was stripped so the wrench wasn't working.

[@HawaiiBackcountry]

Thanks dude. Worked GRATE on my Subaru Crosstrek

[@Zombiecamo]

Thanks! Worked great on my Ranger

[@dorianr8829]

thank you!!! I was struggling really bad but this worked!

[@faizalimran7732]

Definitely works. I could not find any cloth so used a piece of rope. Also the rope was slippery on the filter so I covered the oil filter with wet cloth then used your method. Definitely worked., thanks

[@holliemarie6080]

IT WORKED!! THANK YOU!!!

[@arthursmith643]

Where there is a will there is a way. I used an old braided belt on a used car I bought. I wrapped it around the filter nice and tight placed the belt needle in a hole. Pulled left and it came loose. Unscrewed the rest by hand. Never put a wrench when replacing a filter. Hand tight only. That's all you need making sure it's snug. Using a wrench can cause a leak. Guys put to much pressure with a wrench. The can moves but the gasket stays and that's when it tears away from the can.

[@pirate13ify]

Super helpful, thanks man!

[@bobreid5564]

Worked on cbr600, wrapped some sandpaper around the filter for a better grip

[@box730]

Worked great thanks for the tip 👍

[@Johnthechill]

works like a charm! thanks bro

[@felixmalaki3296]

Genius! Thank you sir

[@michalkubis33]

Thank you man. You saved my day.

[@r0369]

This worked perfectly for removing the housing on my whole-house water filter!!! Thanks so much!!

[@skwerlsr]

It worked! Thanks guy!

[@attack.bartender]

Dude you're awsome thank you for that new tip, randy would be proud man!

[@oimate3]

Wow you are a life saver!! Thanks!

[@rodolfolopez9498]

thanks man it worked !

[@ARCNA442]

Great video! I used a towel instead of a bandana, but it still worked perfectly!

[@23kently]

THIS WORKED LIKE A CHARM. THX MAN

[@peggyo.4582]

This just saved me. Thanks. 🤘🏻

[@AlucardPeach]

My dad's best friend when I was young was a man named Randall, and he was killed while doing what he loved - restoring classic cars. This was the early 80s, and most of your everyday folks/backyard mechanics didn't use proper supports. Hell, there wasn't much in the way of safety during those times in general! He was crushed under a car. I just about teared up when you did your dedication. Also, very ingenuitive idea ya have there! That'll definitely come in handy!

[@freethevibez]

Was he a blood?

[@bauchang002]

Thanks for sharing. That sucker was stuck good but this method worked for me. I used mule tape instead.

[@braiannestico817]

Hey buddy nice tip!!! In case someone put it the wrong way, an easy fix would be to twist the socket extension one more half turn so that the wrench ends up facing the other way ;)

[@JoseGonzalez-fn8wo]

Man you literally just saved my ass. I drained my oil and didn’t have the tool to take out the filter. Was reluctant about the bandana but it worked!!!

[@JackYoung28]

Lmao literally the same situation I was in.

[@PopPunkPoser]

Smart man! Works like a charm.

[@simasivickas9873]

Thanks for a tip! Saved me yeasterday.

[@woldyh1198]

Randy's a wise man please share more 👍

[@studloveatl2033]

Easy breezy. Nice touch at the end

[@ReggieMcGuire]

Dude! Thank you this was a lifesaver.

[@carlosgarcia-sr2lq]

Thank u for the trick and it does work.

[@nickkaplan6585]

Great idea! thanks

[@ashj_2088]

Yep works mate thanks :).

[@dereckjtbear2175]

Worth a try, In my case unsuccessful, .. Last moron over tightened oil filter housing, I'll have to wait for filter cap wrench to arrive. Thanks SloMotion

[@GMX7GuitarMasterXVII]

Ayo big respect to Randy god bless. Very helpful man ☆☆☆☆☆ 5/5 would share

[@web4soul]

thanks! that was useful piece of information.....

[@MarzNet256]

Cool trick!

[@jonathanbalfe9412]

Big thanks...saved me.

[@stoictrucker9326]

Side note. Just used this technique on my 07 Mack Vision CXN613 for the Air Dryer Filter, which is 5 1/2" in diameter, and the old one was 9 weeks shy of it 5th anniversary of the original recommended biannual replacement date 3/19/18

[@Pewpewnation123]

Will any color work or does it have to be red?

[@toomanypockets7316]

thank you dude.. saves me buying a specific wrench to use once..

[@widehotep9257]

Excellent, thank you!

[@maeb1979]

Does it have to be a red bandana?

[@fady_saxophonist]

Good stuff brother 👍🏼

[@huizingahousefamily5422]

You just save me a trip to the dog house. Thank you good sir!!! It worked!

[@JuhaQ]

Awesome video dude!

[@edzanjero353]

Dang good tip. Thanks.

[@F13RYPH03N1X]

Very clever mate, couldn't get mine off today am 100% trying this when its bright again, thank you, will let you know if I get it off...!

[@shannonkamal5401]

Richard Woods i take it you didnt get it off

[@stoictrucker9326]

I Salute Randy and Yourself, men who both have and appreciate ingenuity, adaptivity, and improvisation are made of the same stuff as myself. I thank you for sharing this simple tip and commend you for honoring a brother lost.

[@nicolaasjansevanrensburg7543]

Simple but good

[@JackYoung28]

Fuckin hell this saved me loads of time and stress. Thank you for this.

[@MrMikeyx007]

Okay I kind of tried this way and it didn't work for me I ended up having to put a screwdriver through my oil filter but through trial-and-error I found it the best way as far as if it's going to come off via not resorting to the screwdriver way I make sure it's long enough that goes all the way through the oil filter if you use a screwdriver anyhow you know those black rubberized bungee straps I used one of those I stretched it around the filter pulled it tight and wrapped it around itself like a bread tie then grab the area where it was wrapped around like a handle and turn the oil filter it only move just a little bit but that's all you need a little bit at a time and then turn around its off I just figured I'd throw that in there because the rubberized bungee grips the whole oil filter

[@echofish]

Thank you.. i manage to open my oil filter using this menthod ..thanx again

[@DrCatalinIlie]

Thank you!

[@lucacavallini561]

very good idea, thanks, tomorrow i try...

[@ParaBellum2024]

Didn't work for me unfortunately. I think the fabric I used was too stretchy.

[@jakemiller3899]

a true hero!

[@PlayJewel]

I tried this but wont work, no space under the car

[@abdulmohib8921]

That was great thank you....

[@illreapursou5494]

Thanks this really work but I did it with my belt and it worked perfectly

[@viper920ful]

Why the hell is the oil filter always is a hard to reach placement. 2020, still the same design.

[@5thgearfreak297]

3rd party oil changes

[@balloney2175]

I'll try this with an abaca rope. Will let you know if I succeeded.

[@6955beniegn]

i got a stuck oil filter in hard tight space

[@ajhart9024]

I was about to drive to the store to get an oil filter wrench and said there has to be something on KZbin thats homemade for that sure enough here i am thanks for posting this lol

[@iFixJunk]

I bet this works great under the hood of a '65 Impala...

[@autoserves5072]

great idea

[@paulandjana]

Thanks man, I was just about to go out and buy a wrench because i took the filter off my wifes car by stabbing it with a screwdriver and losening it that way. It works but is dirty, so again thanks for this cleaner, cheaper way.

[@Bad_m340i]

Haha I drilled a hole in mine and stuck the drill bit in and twisted it 😂

[@ashley66639]

righty tighty lefty lucy nice one !

[@joewhatsup]

Brilliant, thank U sir

[@kirby9515]

Mine was 2 tight Get a big chanel lock that worked for me

[@drowning4fun462]

This helped me out so much. Thanks a lot.

[@ramazkutateladze538]

Hey man, I`m truly sorry for Randy ) Thanks for the video )

[@shadymailman3171]

That's actually really genius my guy

[@Fred-ig1sy]

nice job, thx.

[@GHE2005]

My bleeding oil filter is stuck and I bought an oil filter cap to use with my ratchet tool but it's not working. My problem is the space to work in using tools to turn the filter. But great hack

[@jukeboxx1000]

Thanks!!!

[@austinholmes4405]

Dudes a fucking genius I drained my oil and could get the filter off after this shit saved me

[@juancompres9593]

alright gonna try this with my BLACK and YELLOW bandana LK.

[@jhantushankar]

I am going to try this trick, if it works I will be your subscriber

[@topsongs9803]

this is nice if you have alot of space to even fit the bandana around properly. if you fit it. good luck about the rest

[@majikmessiah]

Easy breezy... beautiful... covergirl

[@gf4353]

I just use large channel-locks.

[@justindb32]

It was a bitch due to space but it works like a damn champ. If you're not too lazy to reposition it when you run out of room that it. You saved my ass thank you sir

[@charleswheeler3418]

sometimes the simplest things.... RIP Randy. Respect.

[@sittingcow]

I accidentally modified the technique slightly because i screwed it up at first but after the first mistake, this way took like 0 seconds flat: loop the folded bandana around the filter, half-tie it, put the socket wrench (with the extender already on) on that half-knot, half tie that, twist it a couple times and wrench. (if twisting one way doesn't work out for orientation+leverage, the other way should)

[@backoffjoe8347]

I drove a long screw driver through both sides and used like a tire iron but this is less animal.

[@widehotep9257]

Haha! Great idea, you caveman.

[@RaduMichael]

I wish I had the room to make those turns...the oil filter doesn't usually stick outside so we can grab it like that. Nice effort, though.