No, you don't need the Triumph tool. You do need some sort of tool and I've found that the cup shaped one that has 'flutes' that match the flats on the side of the filter work really well. But you need something to grip the filter as it goes on just hand tight, but seems to get tighter with time. Auto stores have them for a few bucks. Bring the new filter and get the right match. You DO need a new crush washer to replace the old one on the drain plug. I buy the expensive oil and filter at the T dealer and they give me the 2 cent washer for free!?!?! There are cheaper oil/filter options.
All the tool is, is a cap that goes over the end of the oil filter that has a 3/8's square hole in the center so that you can put a torque wrench on it and torque it.
I use one but I really don't know if it is required. I do notice that the filters just have an o-ring seal which is going to be more finicky with the proper torque than your automobile filters that have a lot wider seal. Automobile filters I have been putting on HAND tight for decades with no problems. With the o-ring seals on the bonnie filters I decided not to take any chances.
the one at pep boys is about 4 bucks and change...just bring the filter to size it, or buy the type of wrench that is like a large channel lock with curved jaws-they work good too
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I'm kinda partial to this... Filter Socket
Advance, O'Reilley, NAPA, most of the larger chain auto parts stores sell 'em. its the OEM and Purolator PL14612, quite a few others too I'd imagine.
I sharpened a piece of 1/4'' round bar and welded a T handle to the other end. I stab that puppy through the oil filter and rotate it a 1/4 turn or so and then can loosen it by hand. Cost? Nothing.
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