2013 mazda3i oil filter wrench
i see a lot of reference to mazda oil filter tool aks75140. will this tool fit the spin-on filter for our 2013 2.0, base model? that sucker is gorilla'd on there. i tried several of the pennzoil caps, and a strap wrench.
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If the top of the spin on filter has the pattern for a filter wrench to fit it, then it's possible the mazda one may fit it. There are a few different sized similar wrenches. For a while I was buying a specific brand of filter simply because it fit the mazda wrench I'd purchased for my cannister filter housing before doing the spin on swap. That said those were annoying because the paint coating on the filter was actually just thick enough to make it hard to put the wrench on it.
Another brand of filter had little welded on nuts on the crown of the filter so you could just stick a regular wrench on it. Not that it helps you in getting the old filter off, but once you do you shouldn't really need a wrench to install it. Spin on filters should be little more than hand tight. |
Originally Posted by icspots
(Post 421106)
If the top of the spin on filter has the pattern for a filter wrench to fit it, then it's possible the mazda one may fit it. There are a few different sized similar wrenches. For a while I was buying a specific brand of filter simply because it fit the mazda wrench I'd purchased for my cannister filter housing before doing the spin on swap. That said those were annoying because the paint coating on the filter was actually just thick enough to make it hard to put the wrench on it.
Another brand of filter had little welded on nuts on the crown of the filter so you could just stick a regular wrench on it. Not that it helps you in getting the old filter off, but once you do you shouldn't really need a wrench to install it. Spin on filters should be little more than hand tight. |
My dad has a strap wrench, but it's just a square post that attaches to a socket wrench & a fabric band that will tighten around it, 100% adjustable, it tightens as you apply pressure.
I have also had luck with orange plastic ones from walmart that have many sizes as a universal filter changer. I don't recall if that fit my mazda too, as I bought a wrench & filter kit from finishlineperformance.com |
Originally Posted by djs2571
(Post 421152)
My dad has a strap wrench, but it's just a square post that attaches to a socket wrench & a fabric band that will tighten around it, 100% adjustable, it tightens as you apply pressure.
I have also had luck with orange plastic ones from walmart that have many sizes as a universal filter changer. I don't recall if that fit my mazda too, as I bought a wrench & filter kit from finishlineperformance.com |
Good thing you were able to make it work. I saw this thread a little bit too late. The tool that most techs use including myself is just a simple oil wrench Clamp style. http://supertoolsonline.com/wp-conte...aut-ofw-pl.jpgor if that fails you can use an adjustable one like this one <http://www.harborfreight.com/media/c...mage_20532.jpg. Also, even that the manual says 4.5q 0-20w synthetic. Add 4.1q and turn on the car. check the oil and add if needed only. We have seen many cars have the intake flooded with oil even when adding the 4.51
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i tried the clamp on one, it also slipped. the pliers one i did not, because to get leverage, i would have to remove the lower splash shield. this is a simple job that mazda made difficult. it is because they install the filter dry. i think it is to discourage diy, and make us take the car to the dealer. also, i no longer drain oil. i vacuum it out with a mityvac:
http://www.mityvac.com/hq_images/07201.jpg then i put back the exact same amount. the owner's manual says 4.3 qts. i got almost that, i would say 4.1, not including the oil that was in the filter. |
When all else fails, jam a LARGE flathead screwdriver straight into the bottom of the oil filter. After its done raining hot oil on you, you can use the hole you punched to unscrew the filter with that same flathead.
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Head over to the dollar store and buy a rubber jar lid gripper 4" x 4" and twist. If all else fails take your car in and have the oil n lfilter changed. Then loosen the filter with the rubber gripper and tighten. Just remember to do this if you bring the car in again for a oil change.
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Originally Posted by eggynatey
(Post 421274)
When all else fails, jam a LARGE flathead screwdriver straight into the bottom of the oil filter. After its done raining hot oil on you, you can use the hole you punched to unscrew the filter with that same flathead.
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Originally Posted by geebosa
(Post 421278)
Head over to the dollar store and buy a rubber jar lid gripper 4" x 4" and twist. If all else fails take your car in and have the oil n lfilter changed. Then loosen the filter with the rubber gripper and tighten. Just remember to do this if you bring the car in again for a oil change.
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