Do you need an oil filter tool?

[Bramley]

Do you need an oil filter tool when removing the filter? or can it be done without?

 

[Mark One]

No.
1) Wipe the filter with a rag (touch of white spirit if you like)
2) Try turning with your hand
3) if you really can't shift it, use a fairly sharp screwdriver and a hammer, punch the screwdriver all the way through and turn.

You'll be unlucky if it can't be done by hand tbh

 

[jenic]

I used one what fits onto a wrench, but you can use the chains too.

 

[Twisty]

If you can't undo with one hand then use two
The screwdriver method works but do it towards the end or you risk damaging the spindle it threads onto.

 

[Dunn]

Get a tool for the sake of a few quid as its much easier considering there isnt much room to play with

 

[bmh.01]

Screwdriver :nono:

 

[Bramley]

so it can be done by hand? thats all I wanted to hear

 

[Setone]

Screwdriver method ftw tried and tested

 

[Dunn]

so it can be done by hand? thats all I wanted to hear

No not always last time i changed the filter on mine it must not of been oiled on the seal the previous time and was tight as f**k
so has to use the filter strap.

Screwdriver is a big no no i would have my balls cut off if caught doing that

 

[Bramley]

Also do you really need to replace the copper washer when replacing the oil? Can you just walk into Reno and get one?

 

[Chrisjk]

No not always last time i changed the filter on mine it must not of been oiled on the seal the previous time and was tight as f**k
so has to use the filter strap.

Girl hands ftl

 

[Twisty]

Girl hands ftl

Mr Righty has never let me down :-D

Also do you really need to replace the copper washer when replacing the oil? Can you just walk into Reno and get one?

I really would replace it every time (should cost ~50p from a local motor spares/factor). I tried to script before and got an annoying drip-drip.

 

[colm_gti]

No.
1) Wipe the filter with a rag (touch of white spirit if you like)
2) Try turning with your hand
3) if you really can't shift it, use a fairly sharp screwdriver and a hammer, punch the screwdriver all the way through and turn.

If you can't turn by hand, wrap some sand paper around the filter and try again, usually works for me

 

[Fred@BTM]

Screwdriver :nono:

what he said!

 

[Jay.S]

Also do you really need to replace the copper washer when replacing the oil? Can you just walk into Reno and get one?

I got a filter and washer of NWP for about £7.

 

[hipwell]

did mine today and it was tight as hell, but ive got a chain which attaches to a rachet which worked a treat

 

[Rob]

Proper, full on, n00b question, change the filter before or after changing the oil? Or whilst it's empty?

I can honestly say I've never bothered to change one myself before.

 

[hipwell]

I drop the oil, and while that's draining take off the filter and allow the lot to drain for a while. Then fit new filter, put sump plug in and fill it up.

 

[Moz168]

Proper, full on, n00b question, change the filter before or after changing the oil? Or whilst it's empty?

I can honestly say I've never bothered to change one myself before.

Drain oil
Take off oil filter
Put the plug back in
Put some new oil into the filter and smear a bit around the seal
Put on new filter
Fill up
Check dip stick

Done.

 

[Rob]

TY.

That's what I assumed, just didn't wanna go cocking it up by being to stubborn to ask for help.

 

[Gray]

Rob's technical questions do make me laugh hahaaa

 

[Rob]

Hey man, I'm a pro!

I've done quite a bit myself, but there's some thing I've just always used a garage for due to lack of tools, oil changes etc was one of them, only recently having space/time/confidence to work on the car means that until something comes around to be done, I have no knowledge of it, I can fit coilies, engine mounts, ball joints etc, I've just never bothered to do my own oil change.

I'm not as bad a Luke lol!

Oh, and serious Question Gray, where do I get me a sump washer? Got to come from Renault or any motorfactors?

 

[Vicky.]

I've always used a strap spanner when doing mine.

Rob, you can get a sump washer and oil filter for around £9 from Renault if you use your CS card

 

[Rob]

CS card? In Renault? Really? I imagine they'd just look at me like I'm a nut.

I've already ordered a bosche filter from ECP, so just need me a washer.

 

[Gray]

yeah renault are just as cheap... for the price I always use genuine filter (like £1 more than a motorfactors branded one)

 

[Vicky.]

CS card? In Renault? Really? I imagine they'd just look at me like I'm a nut.

I've already ordered a bosche filter from ECP, so just need me a washer.

Lol yeah, I only discovered this about a year ago.

You just say you have a cliosport membership card and they take your membership no. and then give you monies off

Probably the only two parts that are reasonably priced at Renault tbh.

 

[blambert]

I undid mine by hand last week. Wear rubber gloves makes it really easy to grip.

 

[Gray]

Wear rubber gloves, makes it really easy to grip.

LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!

goooooooooooooood mornin'

 

[Rob]

yeah renault are just as cheap... for the price I always use genuine filter (like £1 more than a motorfactors branded one)

Surely a bosche one will be just as good? I just need to go get a sump washer from somewhere, Renault isn't an option for me, as now....

"Parts close at 5 and no London brances are open weekends"

Screwed.

 

[Cup_Phil]

Every time I read someone saying "ram a screw driver through it and turn" I cringe

The amount of people i've seen do this and then turning just rips the end of the filter off and then leaves you half a filter stuck to your engine that you can't get off!

They're supposed to only be on hand tight - but if you cant get it off just buy a proper oil filter wrench - they are cheap as chips and saves you knackering your engine by following daft advice on here lol

 

[Vicky.]

Surely a bosche one will be just as good? I just need to go get a sump washer from somewhere, Renault isn't an option for me, as now....

"Parts close at 5 and no London brances are open weekends"

Screwed.

I know they do them at Halfolds but i'm not sure whether or not they do the correct one as I've always got mine from Renault.

 

[Gray]

its not important you change the washer... half the time I dont change them, only if I remember to purchase one! do not worry your little cotton socks x

 

[Jamie86]

Why are people saying no to screwdriver method?

Not exactly like it's going to get reused hey...

Pikey yes.. does it work.. yes!

 

[Cup_Phil]

Jamie - because you can rip the end of the filter clean off (it's thin tin, not designed to be used to wrench the damn thing off) and you can hit the thread in the middle and damage that
It's a proper s**t way of doing it - if you need to save £4 on buying a wrench you shouldn't own a fast car!

 

[Bramley]

got a washer for 35p from Renault and found an oil filter tool in the shed

 

[Rob]

Bugger, need to get me to a Renault, actually I'm off Friday, touch.

Gray - Wouldn't buy a new one, but my sump weeps from the plug, I hope this'll fix it.

 

[Budgie]

Bugger, need to get me to a Renault, actually I'm off Friday, touch.

Halfords sell 'em for about £1, mate.

Also, lol at changing the filter with oil in. (;

 

[Rob]

Cheers mate, I'll pop and get one this evening then.

Sod off, can't say it's something I've done before and I'm not too proud to ask! Fool.


/beef

 

[regi james]

i use a leather belt to remove the oil filter as it saves cutting your arms to pieces as it can be undone from above

 

[montana]

a marigold on the hand has also worked for me in the past with a stubborn filter, but tbh there is plenty of room on the clio to get your hand in there without the use of a tool