Mazda 323 (1998 - 2003) - Filter Wrench

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Fri 21 Sep 2007 13:39
Filter Wrench - LinuxGeek
I'm looking to buy a filter wrench but really don't know which one to go for. I've got a swivel head one but I tried my level best to loosen the oil filter on my Mazda 323 TD last weekend without any luck. The oil filter is away from the front of the car and there's no way to do anything with it from the top and there's not enough room from the bottom either.
Please let me know which one would you recommend from these or anything else if its not mentioned here!
www.autoexpress.co.uk/products/products/53433/oil_...l
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Fri 21 Sep 2007 13:43
Filter Wrench - Collos25
I assume its throwaway type then stick a large screwdriver through it and turn.
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Fri 21 Sep 2007 15:34
Filter Wrench - Lud
I've got one which is a socket with a loop of bicycle chain through a hole in it. You wrap the chain round the old filter and turn, and the chain tightens as you do so. Works very well.
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Fri 21 Sep 2007 15:44
Filter Wrench - LinuxGeek
My brother in law suggested screwdriver method but he's also told me once while doing this on a Ford Focus the cover of the filter came off but it never loosened so I'll try it as a last resort :-)
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Fri 21 Sep 2007 16:42
Filter Wrench - normd2
mine is a loop of webbing on a fitting that goes on the end of a ratchet. Never been foxed for access yet as you can add extensions or a universal joint ect.
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Fri 21 Sep 2007 20:08
Filter Wrench - GregSwain
I've used the screwdriver method successfully before, the only downside is that it's messy. I'd try it, but be sure to put the screwdriver RIGHT through the filter (i.e. so it pokes out the other side). It should then take the strain without breaking up. You'll need a big screwdriver though, and a hammer with which to insert it! ;-)
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