quick note to say after changing my oil filter with one of these I'll never go back to a chain whip again

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/191623280558?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

 

£2 for the proper fluted tool - make changes a doddle, not issue at all in removing even the tightest filters.

 

Hope this helps someone

Looks neat, I use those big grippy scissory pliers type things always been fine and easy to work with in tight spaces. Thanks for that though.

That socket makes life so easy, wouldn't be without mine.