Oil filter removal tool

pvr · Post by **pvr** » Mon Aug 14, 2023 7:23 pm

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Is this the right size for the 3.0si filter? Want to do the oil change shortly but only have the “destroy oil filter” type ratchets at the moment

enuff_zed · Post by **enuff_zed** » Mon Aug 14, 2023 7:47 pm

Would you not be better to buy the correct tool that fits over the top and is undone using a ratchet handle?
Less likely to damage the housing i would have thought?

pvr · Post by **pvr** » Mon Aug 14, 2023 7:54 pm

Always up for better alternatives so do you have an example of that one?

enuff_zed · Post by **enuff_zed** » Mon Aug 14, 2023 7:57 pm

pvr wrote: ↑Mon Aug 14, 2023 7:54 pm Always up for better alternatives so do you have an example of that one?

Sorry, should have backed up my initial statement:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/DEDC-Flutes-Ho ... hdGY&psc=1

That is just one example, there are several options.

pvr · Post by **pvr** » Mon Aug 14, 2023 8:04 pm

Thank you, bought that one.

Just looking on autodoc for a new sump plug, any preference for the make? I have not heard of any of them they list. Will get the Mahle filter

enuff_zed · Post by **enuff_zed** » Mon Aug 14, 2023 8:09 pm

pvr wrote: ↑Mon Aug 14, 2023 8:04 pm Thank you, bought that one.

Just looking on autodoc for a new sump plug, any preference for the make? I have not heard of any of them they list. Will get the Mahle filter

Just check because some filters come complete with a new sump plug as well.
FWIW I always use Mann filters, but Mahle are a good make too.

pvr · Post by **pvr** » Mon Aug 14, 2023 9:39 pm

Do you buy the oil / filter / sump plug from Autodoc or from other sources? I used to buy from Opie but that seems quite expensive with the shipping.

enuff_zed · Post by **enuff_zed** » Tue Aug 15, 2023 10:20 am

pvr wrote: ↑Mon Aug 14, 2023 9:39 pm Do you buy the oil / filter / sump plug from Autodoc or from other sources? I used to buy from Opie but that seems quite expensive with the shipping.

I stocked up from Opie about 18 months ago.

smorris_12 · Post by **smorris_12** » Tue Aug 15, 2023 1:05 pm

Filters don't generally come with the plug but they ought to come with the crush washer. Is the plug actually mangled to need a new one?

pvr · Post by **pvr** » Tue Aug 15, 2023 1:10 pm

Not done it yet, but usually I replace the lot but a crusher ring should be enough. I will check with the filters what does come with it.

Interesting that Halfords was cheaper for a Mann filter

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