need better oil filter wrench
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need better oil filter wrench
Today was the first time I set out to change the oil on my 2010 E350 myself. Up to now its been done at the dealer. I use a Jabsco electric pump for oil removal. First step however is removing the old filter. I have a filter wrench that works fine on my C280, but would not work on the E350's cap. It slipped. So I stopped, and am now looking for a better wrench to get the filter cap off.
Any suggestions for a wrench that will get my cap off the filter housing. Thanks
Any suggestions for a wrench that will get my cap off the filter housing. Thanks
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I use a 74mm 14 flats oil filter cap wrench - eBay cheapie that works fine. Because the cap has an o-ring only minimal tightening is needed. I tighten by hand followed by just a slight touch with the tool.
IMO if the cap wrench slips the cap may be on more tightly than it needs to be. The o-ring fits into a slightly angled recess in the filter housing, as the cap is tightened the o-ring is wedged increasingly into position.
IMO if the cap wrench slips the cap may be on more tightly than it needs to be. The o-ring fits into a slightly angled recess in the filter housing, as the cap is tightened the o-ring is wedged increasingly into position.
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Today was the first time I set out to change the oil on my 2010 E350 myself. Up to now its been done at the dealer. I use a Jabsco electric pump for oil removal. First step however is removing the old filter. I have a filter wrench that works fine on my C280, but would not work on the E350's cap. It slipped. So I stopped, and am now looking for a better wrench to get the filter cap off.
Any suggestions for a wrench that will get my cap off the filter housing. Thanks
Any suggestions for a wrench that will get my cap off the filter housing. Thanks
#7
small strap wrench is the universal size for all filters
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