walterk55

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

ghlkal

This is what I use on my W212 (2012 E550). It also worked on my W204.
https://smile.amazon.com/Assenmacher...zda%2FMercedes

optimusprime m1

Just what i use to remove mine . Purchase a new oil filter with the flats on . Count the flats and pick up the right cup filter wrench

Mud

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.

optimusprime m1

These oil filters get sucked on nore while in use so hand tight is good enough..

Arrie

I bought a 74 mm, 14 flat tool from AutoZone for $5 or so. Works fine for me.

C3Duece

small strap wrench is the universal size for all filters

Arrie

Yes,
But the way my car has the filter housing it does not leave much room to use the strap wrench.