Oil filter opener

[gnx139]

Any one know who sells the tools to open up an oil filter. I've checked the usual places NAPA, Bennet. Or is it in a special catalog like McMaster?

[turbo nasty]

Get a big pipe cutter (one with the cutter wheel)

[mcasteel2112]

Open up? as in cut in half? or to drain oil so it dont run down all over everything?

I hit the end with cordless drill and let most drain out before removing filter

cut in half...use a Ginsu..I seen it on TV

[pacecarta]

Originally Posted by mcasteel2112

Open up? as in cut in half? or to drain oil so it dont run down all over everything?

I hit the end with cordless drill and let most drain out before removing filter

cut in half...use a Ginsu..I seen it on TV

"open up" so as to examine the filter paper to see if there is any metal particles present , cutting with a ginsu would defat that purpose

heres a link to the tool that cuts the head off

Summit SUM-900510 - Summit Oil Filter Cutters - summitracing.com

[chrisgarrett]

I have the Summit tool. It works very well. Opens up an oil filter like a can of soup.

[gnxtc2]

Have one also, works great.



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[gnx139]

I got a good size pipe cutter with the wheel and a vise at Home Depot for $20
I'll try it and see how it does.

[SPOOLN]

I used to use my hands to open it up but that got boring so now i use my teeth. I found it works better.

[A2000RICH]

Originally Posted by gnx139

I got a good size pipe cutter with the wheel and a vise at Home Depot for $20
I'll try it and see how it does.

i've got several size Ridgid pipe cutters---NONE of them work as easily as that specialized tool----it makes opening an oil filter as easy as opening a soda can...........RC