Reddit reviews Lisle 53500 Satndard Swivel Grip Oil Filter Wrench
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Handle swivels to clear obstructionsVinyl covered handle for better gripGripper teeth and 1" wide stainless steel band fro better grip on filterRange: 3-1/2" to 3-7/8" (88.9mm to 98.4mm)
No dice on something like this? http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0002SR4AO/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1397441520&sr=1-2&pi=SX200_QL40
Instead of using those filter wrenches, just get a universal filter wrench. One like this: https://www.amazon.com/Lisle-53500-Satndard-Swivel-Filter/dp/B0002SR4AO
You can find one like this at any autoparts store or even Walmart. It is inexpensive and as long as the oil filter is accessible with this kind of tool you'll get it off no problem. When you put the new oil filter on, take a little used oil out of the pan and spread it over the gasket of the new filter, then just hand tighten the filter. Don't go overboard with the hand tightening either, don't make it uncomfortable for yourself, but make sure it is snug. The gasket will expand when the car warms up and create a good seal.
Now if you don't want to go get a new tool, you can take your filter wrench that you have now and try to line it up over the top of the filter then take a rubber mallet, or anything blunt, and tap it until it is snug on the filter.
Old school oil filter wrench?
https://www.amazon.com/Lisle-53500-Satndard-Swivel-Filter/dp/B0002SR4AO
Possibly a section of a leather belt and the mother of all channel-lock pliers, a Lead lined pipe wrench.
I'm beginning to think this thing wants to be broken. There are nasty digging chain wrenches. At this point I might recommend some heat both for that gasket seal and behind the prop.