Pittsburgh Universal 3 Jaw Oil Filter Wrench part 63690 Review

[@BRField]

Guys, I have this and the tool is a decent design, but wrap double sided friction tape (or 60G sand paper) around each prong, it will grip better ( or if you really want grip, file teeth or grooves in each prong where it touchs the filter). Dremel with cut off wheel works well.

[@kilesloppy]

I use a latex glove around the filter snd it helps too

[@abasi684]

Changed the oil on a 2015 honda civic recently. The oil filter wasn't on super tight after all, but is located on the underside of the engine and surrounded by other components so hard to get to. Tried an oil filter wrench which just slipped when I applied torque. This filter wrench style got it off very easily. Thanks for the video.

[@samuel.mcletcjie7312]

This oil filter gadget is a GEM...I am speaking from personal experiences of just three days ago..I don't think I can tell the full story here do to space restrictions..My car is a Toyota Crown Majesta Super Deluxe and Toyota put the oil filter in a location that makes it impossible to remove without a tool like this as the working room is so very restrictive..Two other people and myself plus a very wide assortment of filter tool and gadgets failed miserably..Out of the blue this item and other appeared on my phone...It fascinated me as it was so compact Long story short I bought it used it and had the filter off in about 3 to 4 minutes....I KID YOU NOT!! IF YOU BUY THIS TOOL AND IT DOESN'T WORK NOTHING WILL... I do not have to wish you good luck....It will work.. I was lying on my back under my car with a huge smile on my face...Two days of work done in 4 minutes....Genius creation!!!

[@JA-gx4hb]

Skip the mindless blabbing & go to 3:25 to see the wrench in action

[@marcjtdc]

no shit. he's getting all set up for the first filter and nothing. dude sucks at editing videos. boring. time wasting.

[@alkalineph9446]

I can vouch for this tool! Used it to remove the stuck oil filter on my truck today. It worked on one try with a 3/8 ratchet.

[@1JamesHamilton1]

If your filter is in a recessed area to where you can't grab it from the side the tool is useless. Oh you can remove the filter but this particular tool will not reverse to screw the new filter on, and give it that last 3/4 turn. It's a tool that only does half the job. There are others out there that are reversible, and work both ways so if you buy this type of filter tool you may want look it over closely.

[@yossifriedman4828]

I just got this tool and stumbled upon this video to figure out exactly that. I can get the filter off no problem, I was wondering how this tool gets it back on

[@vernonsteinkamp1088]

@@yossifriedman4828 exactly, it's the only reason I looked up this vid. I'm still skeptical.

[@genuzz]

Never seen a reversible wrench which easily turns into a screwdriver thank you a lot for hint! Stay safe, godspeed!

[@joycenkenes]

after removing it , you should hand tighten filter , so you won't need a tool anymore

[@doylee469]

Looks good, ive been using the other pittsburgh version that looks more like pliers. I like the style you showed here. There WILL be a time where you cant get your oil filter off by hand.

[@billstools5244]

It’s a good filter wrench I use it a few times a week and it’s still holding up. I have the older style wrenches that go around the filter and tighten around the perimeter. Yet I want a one size fits all for work.

[@doylee469]

Bill's Tools actually the pliers style is really easy to use because you dont need any additional tools.. it will fit around any oil filter you may have. Its what most mechanics use too. Check it out sometime, its like 7bucks at the freight lol...im not talking about the strap version either fyi, not a fan of those

[@billstools5244]

I seen the wrench your talking about numerous times. I also seen the Channellock version of that wrench. Can you usually get your filters off by hand. I always tighten by hand yet never seem to get them off without a wrench

[@benniestander2725]

When the rubber on the legs wear out just put two or three turns of self fusing rubber tape on. Last forever and not expensive.

[@BrockOBauma]

Is it easy to use one-handed in tight spaces?

[@billstools5244]

It is since it tightens and grabs the filter as you go to ratchet free the filter

[@master6435]

@GR those work great but suck in tight places for a person needs to support the jaws with free hand while turning ratchet not really a one handed tool not without supporting tool it will just slip and not grip filter

[@henrywifa6155]

Looks like it just looses and doesn’t help when tightening filter.

[@billstools5244]

Thats all it does yet I never used anything to tighten a filter. Yet that filter I put on hand tight won't come off next time I see the machine without the help of a tool

[@janqs2459]

Exactly. What a sh..ty tool and blabbing video

[@mcribs7811]

Absolutely. This review was useless. More babbling about bullshit than doing an actual review. Glad somebody else noticed it also.

[@rallyall2621]

Never shows using it to put it on. Doesn't work in the install direction. Some machines specify a torque amount on filters.

[@billstools5244]

It only can remove the filter I work on lots of different machines with oil filters and as long as hand tight you can’t crush the gasket. If you over tighten anything with a rubber gasket it will leak. It’s why oil on gasket and then hand tighten till you can’t turn it anymore never leaks. You wrench it back on and you can overtighten

[@Engineerboy100]

very cool, thanks for posting, I'm gonna get the wrench and the oil filter tool now that I saw this lol :)

[@jeff3278dagu3278]

I like your wrench better!! Thx for sharing

[@billstools5244]

It’s a great filter wrench. Since it is adjustable it fits most filters

[@stanleysheppard8464]

Great review video! Just bought that tool.

[@billstools5244]

It’s a good oil filter wrench I am still using mine. It doesn’t work with my milwaukee 3/8 power ratchet that good though

[@Fee.1]

What exactly is your profession if you don’t mind me asking? I’m intrigued

[@billstools5244]

HVAC and Generator Service tech. I have a different channel The HVAC Hacker. It’s a lot of videos of some service calls

[@kdbnmsb]

Hey Bill - you see any rubber tips, as you described? Mine didn't come with them either! But it sure could use some!

[@garrettthompson2595]

kdbnmsb mine came with the rubber ends. Their cheep and all slipped off after the 2nd change, didn’t grip well either.

[@mprenn1547]

"adorable finish?" I'm in, baby!!! 😄

[@Daniel-zr9xq]

Hi there mate,thanks for the oil filter tool demo, but, I'M very keen to learn about your blade, its very impressive and how do I get my hands on one ? stay safe /GOD bless you / the USA .

[@cynic2395]

Is the ratchet on off or on?

[@billwil34te94]

Can you use it putting on a filter?

[@billstools5244]

I don't think you can yet I never used a wrench to put an oil filter back on. Put some oil on the filter gasket and hand tight is how I put them back on

[@danielbsheppard5726]

No you cant .@@billstools5244

[@billstools5244]

Yes it only tightens in one direction

[@WAN2TREE4]

@@billstools5244 Loosens you mean

[@watsonville8312]

@@billstools5244 would this work on a 2006 mazda 6 oil filter

[@justinaskins2156]

Ok so what happens if the filter is so tight it gets crushed when using this?

[@billstools5244]

As it crushed the filter it should grab and turn. You don't need to much torque to tighten the filter

[@lovetosplash]

You get ready for a mess

[@1JamesHamilton1]

I have had filters so tight that I had to drive a screwdriver through it from side to side and turn it like a T handle to get them off. Remember, a little oil on the gasket and and do not overtighten. Put it on by hand til the gasket makes contact, then no more than 3/4 turn is all it it takes.

[@marcumb]

I have tried this but cannot figure how to make it grip when tightening (putting on a new filter) the filter.

[@jgwalling]

Only used for taking them out

[@mprenn1547]

DO NOT tighten with anything but your hand!

[@joemamr710]

Every single time you look at a video/review for this type of filter you see tons of idiots complaining it can’t tighten the filter…. 1. You are supposed to HAND TIGHTEN oil filters!!! Hand tight, you don’t use a wrench you just screw it on. 2. How COULD it tighten an oil filter exactly? When you spin it it tightens the jaws…. If you spin it the other way it obviously loosens the jaw. That’s how they grab different filter sizes…. Anyway you only use a wrench to REMOVE a filter!!

[@peterlepore2726]

had tight your filters thats plenty

[@abasi684]

Glad people are getting this message out there! The mechanics always put the filter/oil bolt on with the hand of God, like it's responsible for holding the car together or something. Very annoying@@joemamr710

[@confusedworld9271]

How do u tighten it if it only squeezes one way

[@sharpshooter012345]

They work clockwise and counterclockwise.

[@AnthonyK_34]

You never tighten oil filters more than about finger tight

[@confusedworld9271]

So how are u gonna put ur filter on?

[@sharpshooter012345]

Hand tight only.

[@billstools5244]

I take new and old filter rub gaskets together. Than hand tight. Never have leaks.

[@master6435]

The tool is only for removing the filter not installing

[@TheMovieUniverse]

what kind of ratchet is that? I could use one like that

[@GarenP]

It's listed on harbor freight's website as a "Quick Release Swivel Head Ratchet".

[@TheMovieUniverse]

@@GarenP thanks!