Packers Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 Hi all I have a sigma car with an oil filter that is at present rectant to loosen. Theyre not left hand thread or anythign weird are they? Any tips on access to loosen? Trying with chain strap and no luck so far Ta! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixa1225 Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 Normal thread , use one of these : https://www.sealey.co.uk/product/5637179438/oil-filter-claw-wrench-o65-110mm-capacity-38-12sq-drive . Not a lot of room on a Sigma engine car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Packers Posted October 30, 2020 Author Share Posted October 30, 2020 Cheers! My chain one has dug into the filter but i cant get enough rotation! thanks for the tip! Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ. Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 I use a chain one that fits onto a 1/2" ratchet. It always gets it off, but often it isn't easy and it is only hand tightened to start with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM25T Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 Best to start to turn it when cold. I use a big pair of sliding joint pipe pliers to get a filter turning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted October 30, 2020 Member Share Posted October 30, 2020 Private Message sent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixa1225 Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 #5 : You won't be able to get large pipe pliers in there. Not sufficient room on a Sigma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garth Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 I have found this type the easiest to use. They do come in different sizes with different number of 'faces'!The first few times I resorted to a long hefty screwdriver punched through the filter (near the top!) to give better leverage etc - messy but effective!Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrightpayne Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 I use the loop chain type with 1/2" drive and have never had one fail to get a filter off. Some have been severely crushed and punctured by the chain. Sometimes you need an extension bar to get your hands / knuckles away from anything dangerous, so you can exert some force on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Support Team andy_harries Posted October 30, 2020 Support Team Share Posted October 30, 2020 I recently changed the oil filter on my Sigma and spent ages trying to get the chain strap but I just couldn't get into the right position given where the filter was and the positioning of the chassis tubes.Bought this from Halfords and it was off in 5 mins. Up from below, loop around and tighten and there is enough movement between the two chassis tubes to move it 1/5 turn each time.https://www.halfords.com/tools/hand-tools/automotive-tools/halfords-advanced-professional-oil-filter-removal-band-926543.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garybee Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 I use the same type as Andy has shown above but still had a huge fight with a Sigma filter recently due to it being insanely tight. I've found that a band of cardboard or similar between the filter and band makes a huge difference and helps the steel band grip the smooth filter can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 wonders of the world Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 pop a rubber latex type glove over the filter then the band on...... once saw a techie rip the skin off his had as the glove gripped a little too well - ended up with a trip to A&E ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 wonders of the world Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 I use his type easy to 'ratchet it round' as you undo it, without having to slacken it each time.https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sealey-Oil-Filter-Band-Wrench-65-86mm-/193513346380 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garybee Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 "pop a rubber latex type glove over the filter then the band on...... " May as well just stuff a load of £20 notes in there! You lot just throw money around don't you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Packers Posted October 31, 2020 Author Share Posted October 31, 2020 So, success! Got the Sealey one and it was reasonably straight forward once I'd sworn a lot and removed the washer reservoir and then sworn some more. Oakmere Caterham clearly wanted the oil filter to not leak when they installed the last one. Torque to free it was daft Cheers for tips! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldAndrewE Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 Not oiling the sealing ring before putting the filter on can make it very difficult to remove Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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