Best mechanics gloves for grabbing a hot oil filter (Page 2/2) theogre JUL 05, 04:57 PM quote Originally posted by Will: Then you're overtightening the new one when you put it on. "Wrench" Needed When: Most DIY and many "Pro" over tighten them. Many "O-rings" stick even if you oil them when installed or O-ring has whatever pre "lubed" to prevent stuck seals. Some cars you simply can't reach them by hand to tighten or remove. Worse for many newer cars w/ tiny openings in bottom trim just to change the filter. That's just "spin on" filters. Ignoring 88 Duke Filter in the pan etc. Many use the Tall filter like PF52 and related on Duke just for easier reach to change them and not just Fiero. FWD Dukes are even harder to reach when you use "right" short filter like PF47 etc. Is likely why 88+ had the filter in the pan that causes problems too. Kia Soul and many others "to improve" aero to meet EPA etc rules have trim on the bottom of cars including the engine bay. Even have small caps/plugs in that to get access to the filter. For Soul, About the only "wrench" works are a cup type or "finger trap" spring type that grabs from the bottom to get them off. Even then just barely loosen until oil above flange stops dripping or can oil getting in trim and drips anywhere. Kevin87FieroGT JUL 05, 10:14 PM Could always use a pair of those silicone bar-be-que gloves. They work great for hot ribs and brisket, should work as well with your oil filter. Formula Owner JUL 17, 10:44 AM quote Originally posted by Kevin87FieroGT: Could always use a pair of those silicone bar-be-que gloves. They work great for hot ribs and brisket, should work as well with your oil filter. I checked out some of these on Amazon. They look perfect. Thanks. Australian JUL 20, 07:47 AM I loosen it cold and then hand tight so o ring still holding it then start it heat it up.