What is oil filter wrench?
An oil filter wrench is a special type of adjustable wrench used to loosen and tighten the top of an automobile's oil filter cartridge. This allows for removal and replacement of an old or clogged filter with a new one, allowing the engine to once again filter its own oil supply properly. Oil filter wrenches can almost always be found free at auto part stores such as Kmart, Advance Auto Parts, Autozone, Pep Boys and other similar businesses that sell car parts. Most modern automobiles require that this device come in several different sizes to fit on various types of filters that they may use. However, most will have at least three separate sizes on hand, usually designated "small", "medium" and "large". Although there are only three main sizes, other measurements are also used to designate the circumference of the filter.
Oil filters need to be replaced every few thousand miles depending on how often you drive your car and how hard it is driven. If oil runs dirty or if there is any sign that something may be wrong with the oil supply inside of your engine, then it's time to replace your current oil filter with a new one. Some newer cars will have both an "inline" oil filter as well as a cartridge style filter for specific areas of different vehicle engines such as timing belts, transmissions and auxiliary motor components. These cases require both a special wrench and a special socket to remove them from their housing location. However, most automobiles only use cartridge style filters which may be removed and replaced as needed.
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