(Part 2) Best oil system tools according to redditors

Have you tried a 3 jaw oil filter wrench? Has teeth and gets tighter the more force you put on it. Use with a 3/8 breaker bar for great results:

Sort of like this thing: https://www.amazon.com/EvZ-Filter-Wrench-Adjustable-Remover/dp/B07DRVGK4S/

I agree with pretty much everyone else on this sub to a point. Be wary of the tool truck brands, it is EXTREMELY easy to find yourself in loads of debt real fast. I work as a lube tech at a GMC/Buick dealership. Since you're working on European stuff, save yourself some time and order these oil filter sockets. I don't work on a ton of euro cars, but a set like this will be very helpful (GearWrench 41890 6 Piece Oil Canister Socket Set Service Kit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007QV2KY0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_t5NvCbACT91ZE)

Now, HF is good to start off of, and I definitely recommend getting one of their roll carts, but i think their torx sockets are pretty meh and i dont think they have anything for triple squares(Not sure if you need them for LOFs), but Amazon will be your friend. Also, their air tools from what ive used are pretty meh. I haven't touched their impact wrenches, but keep that thing very well oiled and plan on replacing it sooner rather than later. I burned through 4 HF die grinders in the span of 5 months. All were oiled before use every time. After the last one, I went on Amazon and ordered an aircat one. Last 1.5 years have been problem free, but I've noticed that it's been shooting black gunk(read: metal shavings) out the exhaust for the past 3 months. There hasnt been a decrease in performance but i'm going to send it in for warranty anyways. They also make a large variety of air tools(it's in the name) and ive heard nothing but good things about them. Same with Astro pneumatic tools. Can acquire both from Amazon. I also shop frequently from another online vendor known as the Jersey Discount Tool Company. Search the app JDTCo on your appstore or find the Snap on/Mac/ Matco buy sell trade page on Facebook. Both are run by a guy named nick. He can beat pretty much anyone on anything gearwrench, milwaukee, dewalt, sunex and various other brands. Dude has saved me a ton of money as well as many others, so shameless plug.

Other than that, if you do want to buy from the truck brands, have a list of things you want, and hunt deals and monthly fliers. If you're a student, get on the student discount train and ride that.

Other than that, good luck!

Edit: I forgot these are the bees knees when working on Euro cars: European M14 x 1.5 Professional Stainless Steel Wheel Hanger Studs (Set of 2) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01L2WE27G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_FoOvCb7B70M93

An ASSTOY640 oil filter wrench. They are used to remove the caps of cartridge filter housings (an example with the tool to remove it installed on it) which manufacturers from many makes have started using in place of standard spin-on oil filters.

Instead these housings are a reusable plastic or metal container that house a replaceable filter element (this one is an example of a Prius filter) and depending on the vehicle manufacturer some require special tools to remove the cap correctly without damage.

Others though use a nut on top that you can buy a special socket set for although depending on the access available, you can sometimes use a regular 1/2 drive socket instead (Dodge Grand Caravans for example as they take a 24mm socket to remove).

The main reason why this tool failed though is because many Toyota models are known for breaking these tools when people overtighten the housings on reinstall and then when the next guy goes to remove the housing, it's simply on too tight for the tool to be able to withstand the force required to remove it. Heck I've seen one on so tight that an air hammer was required to finally remove it, followed by the last guy who installed it getting an earful about it.

Why don't you people use a Filter Ratchet wrench?

https://www.amazon.com/Williams-50673-8-Inch-Socket-15-Piece/dp/B005VMVEV6/ref=mp_s_a_1_7?keywords=jh+Williams+set&qid=1565396842&s=gateway&sr=8-7

https://www.amazon.com/Williams-100P-8MD-8-Piece-Premium-Screwdriver/dp/B002NH5F30/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?keywords=jh+Williams+set&qid=1565396884&s=gateway&sr=8-2

https://www.amazon.com/Williams-50661-4-Inch-Socket-27-Piece/dp/B002O18PLO/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?keywords=jh%2BWilliams%2Bset&qid=1565396884&s=gateway&sr=8-5&th=1&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/KNIPEX-Tools-9K-00-Combination/dp/B00KBCM456/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?keywords=knipex+pliers+set&qid=1565396944&s=gateway&sprefix=knipex+plier&sr=8-6

https://www.amazon.com/Sunex-2569-Master-Impact-43Piece/dp/B00MPQ88RY/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=sunex+1%2F2+impact+socket+set&qid=1565396983&s=gateway&sprefix=sunex+&sr=8-3

https://www.amazon.com/Ingersoll-231C-Super-Duty-Impact-Wrench/dp/B0002SRM3I/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?keywords=ingersoll+rand+1%2F2+impact&qid=1565397014&s=gateway&sprefix=inger&sr=8-6

https://www.strictlytoolboxes.com/tool-vault-56-11-drawer-tool-cabinet.html

https://www.amazon.com/Streamlight-Stinger-Flashlight-Steady-Charger/dp/B0015ZO8VG/ref=mp_s_a_1_9?keywords=streamlight+flashlight&qid=1565397140&s=gateway&sprefix=streamli&sr=8-9

https://www.amazon.com/Sunluway-Filter-Socket-Adjustable-Removal/dp/B07MGR24BP/ref=mp_s_a_1_17?keywords=oil+filter+socket+set&qid=1565397258&s=gateway&sprefix=oil+filter&sr=8-17


https://www.amazon.com/Industrial-CDI-2503MFRPH-Adjustable-Micrometer/dp/B000KL4H80/ref=sxin_3_sxwds-bovbs?keywords=cdi+torque+wrench&pd_rd_i=B000KL4H80&pd_rd_r=cb4b628e-131d-4fcc-b250-1d9ff8c30f7a&pd_rd_w=dmdpJ&pd_rd_wg=pkYb4&pf_rd_p=eba0c0ae-19a3-4eb8-a600-1bc2a745bcd0&pf_rd_r=DDV7A2667PM9STRGS9T6&qid=1565397296&s=gateway&sprefix=cdi



Buy this list and stay away from tool trucks. Good luck

Get a fluid evacuator plus two gallon jugs of synthetic, a 36mm socket, and a Mann oil filter and do the oil change yourself. You will save money after 2 oil changes.

It is easy as it can be.

This guy and some 3/8" extensions

Oooo I love tool shopping. So if I had to start over buying tools here's my list
Wrenches

1/2" sockets

3/8+1/4 sockets

Oil strap wrench

Pry bars with strike cap

1/2" impact

Pick set

Door upholstry remover

Stethoscope

Valve core tool

Electrical tool

Pliers: needle nose, long length needle nose, end nippers, diagonal cutters, tongue and groove, locking of all sizes and shapes

Lockable tool box, I like Husky Husky 2 electric boogaloo and HF cart don't forget to use the coupon!

I use a long neck automotive funnel. Let's me direct the watering all around the substrate and nothing gets on the leaves.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00RBWX7HS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_AmgYDbSHMFZYD

Buy one of these and use it with an extension. No more burned forearms.

I use a drip tray used by auto mechanics, with foam around the sides and mesh on top to catch solids. WirthCo 40092 Funnel King Drip Tray - Black 22" x 22"x 1.5", Pack of 1 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007RXBTI0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Cjj1Bb64GAYGX

It holds 2 gallons. I suck it up with a wetvac (bucket head from home depot is like $15) every week or so.

For stuck oil filters I found this

I stick it on a 1/2" breaker bar and it removes the filter no problem. The jaws are so long they grab the entire filter so it doesn't twist.

Very easy, no need for fancy tools but you do need a few basics:

Something like these:
http://www.amazon.com/Blitz-11903-Rhino-Ramp-8000/dp/B000AMMN9O
http://www.amazon.com/Blitz-11838-Oil-Drain-Pan/dp/B000AMGYNA/ref=sr_1_2?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1313509663&sr=1-2
http://www.amazon.com/Lisle-63250-Range-Filter-Wrench/dp/B0002SR4PY/ref=sr_1_2?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1313509691&sr=1-2

Before you start, you ought to take a look under the car to make sure the oil filter is easy to access. A PITA oil filter makes the job a lot harder. Read this on how to safely jack your car and look underneath it: http://autorepair.about.com/od/safetyfirst/qt/jack_safety.htm

Assuming everything is A-OK: http://autorepair.about.com/od/regularmaintenance/ss/oil_change.htm

Save the empty oil jugs and pour the used motor oil from the drain pan into the jugs (I like the gallon sized jugs for that reason). Go to Autozone or a simliar location, they'll offer free oil recycling.

The oil change itself usually only takes about 10 minutes, it's usually right next to effortless, and you'll know that some jiffy-lube place didn't rip you off ;)

Oh, and the first couple times, they're serious about 3/4 of a turn on the filter, and only a medium-effort hand tight: too tight and it's going to be impossible to get off later. I don't pre-fill the filter with oil. After you've filled it up, I usually run the car for a minute or two on the jack stands to make sure I don't have any leaks. If everything looks good, back it off the ramps, turn it off and check the level after a few minutes (to let the oil drain down into the sump). If everything looks A-OK, remember to check under the car for leaks wherever you park it for the next few days. The more often you do it, the less you'll have to worry, but occasionally things do go a little awry: I once didn't realize the old filter gasket didn't come off with the old filter, so I had two filter gaskets on. One of them gave way once the temperature and pressure got high, made quite a mess. Also, had a stone or something put a tiny dent in my oil filter can, that eventually turned into a pinhole, that eventually turned into a steady spray. Luckily it was in a vehicle with an oil pressure gauge and I noticed my pressure slowly dropping and was able to drive somewhere I could work on it.

Good luck!

Yes you are seeing white at the turn signal lights. When I am using side marker lights, low beams or high beams. Those turn signal lights will be white. But when I turn left, right, and hazard it will be back to amber.

Front turn signal LED lights(7444NA):
https://www.amazon.com/iBrightstar-Newest-Bright-Projector-Replacement/dp/B077P5CDSX/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1523552526&sr=8-2-fkmr0&keywords=ibrightstar%2Bx001Cy5ax1&th=1

Front head lights type: 9003/H4/HB2. If you want fog lights it is H8(H11/H8/H9):
https://www.amazon.com/LED-Headlight-Bulb-Conversion-Kit/dp/B075J8VQDX/ref=sr_1_3_sspa?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1521933924&sr=1-3-spons&keywords=h4+led&psc=1
DO NOT remove the original manufacture Dielectric Grease on the H4 socket. Unless you using some other brand of Dielectric Grease.

Side marker lights(2) has a bunch of names too. Type 194, T10, W5W(These are also the same lights for driver side(1), front passenger side(1), back passenger(1), trunk(1) and license plates lights(2)):
https://www.amazon.com/AUXITO-Chipsets-Replacement-Courtesy-License/dp/B071LHP5WP
So, this 10 pack you will be using 8 out of 10. Remember if it doesn't work turn it 180 degree.
https://imgur.com/a/gewfk

Back Reverse lights and back turn signal lights. Type 7443 you will have to get 2 of this. Making it 4 LED bulbs.
Not to worry that the LED is white for turn light. Because the back housing is RED. So White LED + RED = Bright Red. Be warn: We didn't use resistor front and back. So, we are getting hyper flashing.
https://www.amazon.com/iBrightstar-Newest-Projector-Replacement-Reverse/dp/B06XQWPKKX/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1523552407&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=ibrightstar%2Bx001mz3ma3&th=1

For the back lights, you will need to use the philip screw driver, the X kind. So, you can take out the housing and install the LEDs. The very top red part are turns on when you use Side markers, low beam and high beam. And those top red lights are LED already. So you don't have to change those. All you need to do is the White one and the bottom Red one for both side. So you need a total of 4 LED type 7443.

You might want to get trim tools. Unless you want to use a t-shirt and a flat head screw driver. But having trim tools can help you with wire management for heads up display and for dash cam wire. I do recommend the trim those thats 13pcs or 14pcs. Because that 1 or 2 extra tool with give you the option to pop those plugs under the front of the car if you are going to replace the fog lights(H8 according to the manual).

Other things we have:
Heads Up Display Model A8:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071418CKC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s03?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Now you don't have to guess what speed you are on. We really hate that analog speedometer. 2018 and we still using analog. I notice they are out of stocks. Here are list of HID Model A8: https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=sr_gnr_aps?rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3AHeads+up+display+A8&keywords=Heads+up+display+A8&ie=UTF8&qid=1525533852

OBD2 Y-Cable:
1 is for the Heads up display, and the other one for those check warning device.
https://www.amazon.com/Docooler-16Pin-Splitter-Extension-Female/dp/B000TMCX72/ref=sr_1_7?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1523574579&sr=1-7&keywords=OBD2+y+cable

OBD2 Scanner car diagnostic tool:
https://www.amazon.com/Upgraded-Chip-WIFI-Scanner-Diagnostic/dp/B075B3CG7S/ref=sr_1_23?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1523574641&sr=1-23&keywords=obd2+check+engine
there are other ones. You might want to do your research before buying one.

Windshield wiper. Front driver side is 28 inch, Front passenger side is 14 inch. Back rear is 14 inch.
We use this brand. Since silicone last longer than rubber: http://www.piaa.com/aerovogue
We replace the whole thing for the front 2: Pick 28inch and 14inch.

Front Passenger side - 14 Inch: https://www.amazon.com/96165-Vogue-Silicone-Wiper-Blade/dp/B00JA390K4/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1523575183&sr=1-1&keywords=piaa%2BAero%2BVogue&th=1

Driver side - 28 Inch: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JA39676/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I believe this is what we got for the back. It is a refill blade. Be warn. It is hard to installed.
https://www.amazon.com/PIAA-94035-Silicone-Wiper-Refill/dp/B003NCBGYG/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1523575369&sr=1-1&keywords=piaa+14+inch+refill

Coolant: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006YX9YZE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Funnel + Tube: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072N5NZXS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Trim Tools 12-PCS: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072HYD91Y/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1


Also, Scotty Kilmer use PIAA silicone wipers:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3AFdUihWPCk

Optional: Dielectric Grease for the bulbs.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhl3bLzgq9A

It's a rubber band like this https://www.amazon.ca/Multi-Functional-Universal-Filter-Wrench-Adjustable/dp/B07GRMGJHZ/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=3T8RA26MLROMF&keywords=universal+oil+filter+wrench&qid=1558457063&s=automotive&sprefix=universal+oil+%2Cautomotive%2C137&sr=1-2-spons&psc=1

I use a pair of these as my main set of oil filter pliers, and something similar to this if a filter really wants to start some drama. Something like this socket type strap wrench pretty much always works as well, is cheap, and is easier to fit than the strap wrenches with the big plastic handles built in.

No. My bet is most kits will have 6mm to 19mm. Ateast those are common packages. The 32mm you will have to buy separate. I've been using a kit of the oil filter sockets I got off Amazon for years and they have held up well. You might be able to find just the socket you need but kits are pretty cheap and you can never have too many tools.

Because it was on a lanyard, it could be part of a magnetic oil drainpipe removal tool. Possibly one whose original cable had broken off. https://www.amazon.com/Aramox-Magnetic-Removal-Remover-Against/dp/B07T4FYPML/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=magnetic+oil+drain+plug+remover&qid=1572260574&sr=8-7

https://www.amazon.com/Majic-Multi-Purpose-Funnel-Additives-Lubricants/dp/B00RBWX7HS/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=gas+funnel&qid=1565130157&s=automotive&sr=1-4

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you cold try using a long neck funnel for now.

According to reviews this should fit our filters (15208AA15A): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AKA6LNU/ref=psdc_15708821_t2_B00KMULTDA

I used a similar wrench on my previous vehicle (Jeep) and they really work great. I've got this specific model on order right now and will try to remember to update y'all with results.

How about something like this?


https://www.amazon.ca/WirthCo-40092-Funnel-King-Drip/dp/B007RXBTI0/ref=sr_1_38?crid=1NAIRMMZAZ0RP&keywords=oil+drain+pan&qid=1575045718&sprefix=oil+dr%2Caps%2C172&sr=8-38

You could try one of these

https://www.amazon.com/Lisle-60200-Heavy-Filter-Wrench/dp/B007QVB71C?SubscriptionId=AKIAILSHYYTFIVPWUY6Q&tag=duckduckgo-fpas-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B007QVB71C

Or grab a big set of channel looks

The Fram rubber/grit bottomed ones are great. Also I have one of these that makes a huge difference if I can't get the filter loose by hand.

AST tool works great...$20 if you doin a lot of them

http://www.amazon.com/Assenmacher-Specialty-Tools-2136-Filter/dp/B000PCFF1W

I would recommend a tool called a "crunch cup" which you can find online these things are awesome http://www.amazon.com/Lisle-63250-Range-Filter-Wrench/dp/B0002SR4PY/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1371733976&sr=8-6&keywords=oil+filter+tool

believe it or not, the first one is what i use more. 90% of the time if i can get my hand on the filter, i can get that wrench on there... and with way more leverage and grip than my bare hand, if i cant get it off, it was put on WAYYY too tight.

but like i said, it is awesome to have both.. i also have a strap wrench like this
https://smile.amazon.com/Tools-3149-Nylon-Strap-Wrnch/dp/B0002SR4MM/ref=sr_1_7?crid=ISLQYMQ6AKLH&keywords=strap+oil+filter+wrench&qid=1556558238&s=automotive&sprefix=strap+%2Cautomotive%2C131&sr=1-7
that i got from god knows where. its nice for when the one that caught your eye is too small for the real big filters. kind of cumbersome getting it all wrapped up and tight when you are on your back tho. better than nothing, that's for sure!

I use this. Good for tight spaces.

JDMON Universal Adjustable Oil Filter Wrench Range 2-1/2 inch from 4 inch 3 Leg Claw Oil Filter Wrench Remover with A Pair of Gloves https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H7Z39CW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_G.jnDbCJHKGAK