Oil filter socket

[s999sws]

What is the size of oil filter socket i need for my E280 CDi, 2006?
Can anyone help? I bought one today from Halfords, which is 76 mm 14 flats, but it is too small. On the packet it does say it will fit my car, but it's no good. any help appreciated.
Thanks
SWS

 

[colechelle]

the only one i have seen so far is the dealers one from mb, no idea where your get one, there massive now on that engine!!!

 

[s999sws]

Do you think I could use one of those triangular things?
SWS

 

[colechelle]

you could try but the pressure is only put on three places, only done up to 25nm so not that tight but you could crack it!!!!!!

 

[s999sws]

I will call Plymouth Mercedes tomorrow and see what they say.
Thanks
SWS

 

[colechelle]

and your reply will be "how much"!!!!!!!

 

[s999sws]

Hmmm, maybe. I will post back tomorrow.
SWS

 

[s999sws]

OK, I just called them and they told me they were not allowed to sell tools to the public!
So, no joy there then. I will keep on looking.
SWS

 

[avsdoyle]

Have you looked at

Sealy Oil Filter Cap Wrench Ø76-14 - BMW, Champion, Mercedes, Porsche, VAG Sealey VS7004-76.14
Cap type filter wrenches prevent damage to filter housing and will withstand up to 85lb.ft of torque. Low profile design suitable for use in confined areas.

• Suitable for BMW, Champion, Mercedes, Porsche, VAG. • Cap type filter wrench prevents damage to filter housing. • Will withstand up to 85lb.ft of torque. • Low profile design suitable for use in confined areas. • Model No. VS7004-76.14

The Sealey Oil Filter Cap Wrench Ø76-14 - BMW, Champion, Mercedes, Porsche, VAG Sealey VS7004-76.14 appears on page 194 of the current Sealey Tools catalogue.

Parts and Instruction PDF Documents may be available relating to this product, please try the links below...

Parts Instructions



Price: £5.83 (Incl. VAT)

 

[stumo]

Get one from eBay, I did.

Just measure the diameter of your cap accross from flat to flat, then count the flats. This will give you your dimessions you need, eg. I needed 74mm/14 This assumes you have an even number of flats - I'm not sure how to measure it if they are odd.

Then search the bay (worldwide) for something like "oil Filter Cap Wrench Socket Cup Tool" or click here...
http://motors.search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?sofocus=bs&sbrftog=1&catref=C6&from=R40&dfsp=32&satitle=oil+Filter+Cap+Wrench+Socket+Cup+Tool&sacat=6000%26catref%3DC6&fmmk=&fmmd=&fylo=&fyhi=&mppfqy=oil+Filter+Cap+Wrench+Socket+Cup+Tool&sargn=-1%26saslc%3D2&sadis=200&sabfmts=1&fobfmt=1&saobfmts=insif&ftrt=1&ftrv=1&saprclo=&saprchi=&fsop=32%26fsoo%3D2&coaction=compare&copagenum=1&coentrypage=search

Then check further within the listings for the correct dimension you need. They will all say for Mercedes, BMW etc etc, but there are so many different sizes for each manufacturer anyway.

I got mine from the US (to Australia) within a few days and it was quite cheap. I combined postage with a couple of other special tools that the main dealer here refuses to sell, such as the transmission dipstick.

 

[s999sws]

Thanks for your reply, but if you read my first post you will see that that is what I bought originally. My oil filter housing is about 4 inches in diameter. The later V6 engines have a much larger oil filter housing.
Thanks anyway. SWS

 

[colechelle]

have you checked your private messages SWS???????