Car is due an oil change and feeling brave and going to do it myself again. Broke the water cooler last time :'(

Im going to get a 3 leg jobbie but noticed there are two types, ones with lat leg and ones with round.

Flat legs

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3-Leg-Oil-Filter-Wrench-Removal-Tool-Socket-Adapter-/250913877163?_trksid=p4340.m185&_trkparms=algo%3DDLSL%252BSIC.NPJS%26its%3DI%26itu%3DUCI%252BUA%26otn%3D10%26pmod%3D270718757783%252B270718757783%26po%3D%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D3894938335091060265#ht_500wt_1054

Round Legs

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Draper-Expert-3-Leg-Oil-Fuel-Filter-Removal-Tool-Wrench-/140626122992?_trksid=p4340.m185&_trkparms=algo%3DDLSL%252BSIC.NPJS%26its%3DI%26itu%3DUCI%252BUA%26otn%3D10%26pmod%3D270718757783%252B270718757783%26po%3D%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D3894938057678587064#ht_1654wt_124

Halfords one

http://www.halfords.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_11101_catalogId_15551_productId_525159_langId_-1_categoryId_212616

Id guess the round leg one is better as it has grips to hold the filter.

But is the Halfords one worth the extra or where did you get yours.

Thanks

I use a strap or a chain depending which one i find first, never had any problems. Used them on every car i've had and never had any issiues with clearence either. Never used a three legged one always thought they might slip and damage something lol

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There all about the same to be honest. And IMO the halfords will not be worth the extra.

The best oil filter removal tools are the cap wrench type, but You need to get the right type/size for the filter, there are a few types

Like this ^ they cost about 5 quid and will save you a lot of ball ache, you should be able to undo the filter by hand but if it is tight enough to need persuasion the leg type filter wrenches WILL slip anyway.. I can't remember the size cap wrench you need off hand but I've got a filter for a 20v engine knocking about I can measure for you.

Well I have been using a Chain type for 25 years now with no problems.