LASER TOOLS oil filter wrench

LASER TOOLS offers this oil filter wrench. On many engines, the oil filter is a metal canister screwed onto the engine and changed at every oil change.

Why a filter wrench?

The benefits:

• Cup sized to the filter: it bears on every flute and turns with a ratchet.
• Strap, pliers or universal model: one tool for several filter diameters.
• The filter comes off without being pierced or crushed: no spilt oil and a clean job.

Why choose LASER TOOLS?

Laser Tools began in 1976 on a market stall in Leamington, England, where Martin Smith sold automotive tools; the brand belongs to The Tool Connection, based in Southam, Warwickshire. The company designs and manufactures specialist tools in Sheffield and works closely with vehicle manufacturers to develop new ones.

When should you replace this tool?

A cracked cup or one with rounded flutes, a stretched or frayed strap, worn plier jaws: replace the wrench, it slips and tears the filter instead of undoing it.

Specifications and fitting tips

• Manufacturer part number: 2830

Cross-Mania tip: Choose a cup with the exact diameter and number of flutes of your filter, and tighten the new filter by hand or to the manufacturer’s torque, with its seal oiled: the wrench is mainly for removal.

Compatibility

Workshop tool: it works on any motorcycle or ATV. Just check the size or dimension stated.