Proper tools for oil filter changes RYCO HAS DEVELOPED A SET OF TOOLS TO TACKLE THE AGE-OLD PROBLEM OF REMOVING STUCK-ON OIL FILTERS
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es, you can stab a stubborn oil filter with a screwdriver and lever it round, but that’s messy and still not foolproof, especially in hard-toreach locations. Ryco reckons nothing beats having the right tools for the job on hand for a smooth, stress-free oil filter change. Most modern vehicles utilise a spin-on or cartridge-type oil filter and, like most of them, Ryco are designed with flutes around the top of the filter housing, designed to provide a good grip. Ryco SpinOn and Cartridge Filter Removal Cups, made from high-quality cast aluminium, are shaped to match the filter’s flutes, acting as a socket for the oil filter. Some Ryco filters, such as the Z9, Z89A, Z516, Z416, also have unique flutes that other generic tools struggle to remove, making Ryco’s cups a musthave for the job. Ryco Spin-On and Cartridge Filter Removal Cups feature both a ½-inch drive fitting for a socket wrench, and a hex fitting for use with a spanner, giving options for added leverage. The RST200 Filter Removal Kit features eight ½-inch drive removal cups designed specifically to suit all Ryco unique fluted spin-on filters and spin-on can sizes, from 65mm to 101mm diameter. It also includes a 3/8-inch drive adjustable removal tool, and
a hex wrench, all of which come housed in a durable purpose-molded carry case. With the RST200 Filter Removal kit, workshops will always have the right oil filter removal tool at hand, ensuring faster and cleaner filter changes. Individual cups in a broad range of sizes and patterns are also sold separately. To match a vehicle’s oil filter to a removal cup, visit the Ryco website and enter the oil filter part number into the Cup Search function. For more information on Ryco products see ryco.co.nz.
WHEN YOU NEED MORE THAN A FILTER BE RYCO READY When you choose Ryco, you’re not just buying a part. You’re buying round-the-clock technical support, market-leading innovation and unparalleled filtration expertise.
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