Looking for the oil filter removal wrench

[urban_legend]

Any one have a good source / good price for the oil filter removal wrench?

[941MXVET]

I just use a regular strap style oil filter wrench, it works fine. Be sure and get the closest size you can though.

[Lil bastard]

I own and particularly like this one: Oil Filter Wrench

While technically a Mercedes wrench, it has the requisite 74mm/14 flutes... but in addition, it's cheap, and it has 2 locking bolts which keep the cannister in place, not always possible with the 'porsche' wrench, especially if the plastic canister is slick with oil... it's easy to 'round off' the flutes on the canister. Has both a 3/8" female and a 22mm(?) Hex drive so it's easy to get a torque wrench on it.

[jjanari]

autozone cap filter wrench "B" model. worked very well for me. had plenty of grip. $3.99

[gregdacat]

+1 on the Autozone wrench. That's what I Have. I have used it twice without a problem.

[jmatta]

I think I ordered mine from Pelican...twenty some dollars if IIRC. I'm converting to the LN billet adapter...won't even be using it in the future.

AutoZone and others have comparable wrenches, as previously mentioned.

[KevinH1990]

Originally Posted by 941MXVET

I just use a regular strap style oil filter wrench, it works fine. Be sure and get the closest size you can though.

How do you use a torque wrench with it?

I've been changing my own oil for years, and until I bought my Boxster I trusted my judgment as to whether I tightened the oil filter properly. For the Boxster, I use a torque wrench and set it exactly at 18ft/lbs. Maybe I'm paranoid.

[Lil bastard]

Originally Posted by KevinH1990

How do you use a torque wrench with it?...For the Boxster, I use a torque wrench and set it exactly at 18ft/lbs. Maybe I'm paranoid.

Or maybe you're just smart !

18 ft./lbs. is not a lot. It's very easy to overtighten it, even by hand.

Best part?... You don't find out until it's been on there for how many miles and heat cycles?

Then it's even tougher to remove the next time.

Use the right tool - save some headaches!

[urban_legend]

74/76mm wrench will not work - oil filter is in way too TIGHT to get it loose.
Do I need to order the Mercedes wrench or can I get it local...autpo parts or Mercedes Dealership?

[Lil bastard]

Originally Posted by urban_legend

74/76mm wrench will not work - oil filter is in way too TIGHT to get it loose.
Do I need to order the Mercedes wrench or can I get it local...autpo parts or Mercedes Dealership?

Sorry it didn't work for you.

I dunno if MB dealers sell them or not. You can try a local German/Foreign auto parts store, they may have it/one.

Here's the link again to Zdmak tools: Oil Filter Wrench
just in case.

[941MXVET]

Originally Posted by KevinH1990

How do you use a torque wrench with it?

I don't use a torque wrench, I just use my judgment, and a brand new O ring.