No idea how much space there is as the filter is different on the 2.2, but in the past I've always just hammered a long screwdriver through the filter and twisted it off using that as a handle.
Right tried everything but hammering the screwdriver through. Really don't want to do that as I don't want to cover myself and the drive in oil plus there doesnt even seem enough room for that. Putting the cover back and gonna order the tool. Very pi55ed off and cold! Whoever put the oil filter there needs shooting!
I think either get the Tegiwa one or one from the links below I posted for the petrol 65mm tool. Doble Honda seem to be doing them for £2.99 for 2, bargain.
"Genuine HONDA Filter Tool. These are a must have for any Honda owner. They are perfect fit for all Honda Oil filters (OEM & HAMP) and are used by Honda technicians themselves. They easier to use than all of the universal style removal tools in that you simply use a 17mm socket/spanner to remove the filter... it couldnt be any easier!!"
Always pleased to help a fellow Wiganer! Lived there until 17 years ago, but in exile in East Midlands now. Used to live near Boars Head pub. I'll be visiting this next weekend to see my elderly mother, so looking forward to a meat and potato pie!
Strange being a Wiganer but i always rated Pimbletts steak pies from St Helens better than any made in Wigan! Pooles pies used to be nice back in the day but have gone right down hill! Steak pie on a barm you just cant beat it!
I bought a ****** Halfords filter,tightened by hand and lost loads of oil on the way to work,eve. Our side loader and truck mechanic couldn't tighten it up,the oil filter seal was really thin compared to a fram one which I replaced it with, that was ok hand tightened..oh and another can of oil !
What do you mean by drive shaft cover? I couldnt see any way into it with any sort of improvised tool other than remove the whole drive shaft. Ive ordered the genuine tool now so will wait until weekend.
I let Honda do this car but I used to hand tighten previous cars oil filters, OEM filters and never had a leak, just smeared the seal with oil before fitting to allow more torque. Do it up with a wrench then I found I had to screwdriver the thing off and get oil everywhere!
The filter is tricky though. But I didn't use a tool just turned it by hand while laying on my back under the car.
It does spill oil all over the driveshaft & various other parts though which does need a good clean up afterwards. I did change the filter last year though so it may be I didn't tighten it quite as much as some people see fit. See other peoples method for fitting it i.e. oil the seal & hand tighten then check for leaks after.
Got the oil filter tool today and checked it on my Blue Print replacement filter and its spot on. Just need to hope its not raining now on Saturday and also need to figure out the best way to gain access to the gearbox filler and drain plug so i can change that as well!
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