Where to buy?

[Scottjeffrey]

Ready for my first oil change. I can't find this, my old filter wrench which worked beautifully. Hell I know I had it in 1997, lol. Anyone know who sells them? 

Thank You,

Scott

[Buckeye]

I don't know about replacement for the one you had. Maybe it is time to switch to a German made one recommended by our friend.

 

https://www.maximillianblog.com/blog/oil-filter-socket-for-2002s

[Einspritz]

collect a full set:

 

https://www.lislecorp.com/specialty-tools/filter-fuel-and-oil?recordsPerPage=max

 

 

[FunElan]

The one I bought for my M44 engined e36 for $10 appeared to fit on when I tried it the other day. 

[Dick R]

I got this one for $10 and it works fine.  I was surprised at how well it was made for only ten bucks. 

https://www.amazon.com/Volkswagen-Mercedes-Sprinter-More-Also-Aftermarket/dp/B01N1XTLYE/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Heavy+Duty+74mm+14+Flutes+Oil+Filter+Wrench+For+Volkswagen,+Mercedes+Benz,+VW,+Audi,+Porsche,+Mazda,+Sprinter+And+More-Also+Fits+Select

[ray_]

Try this, for help with subject lines.

 

https://www.amazon.com/Merriam-Websters-Dictionary-Thesaurus-Newest-2014/dp/087779863X/ref=sr_1_4?crid=CC9SZP33PEAQ&keywords=thesaurus&qid=1568773784&sprefix=thesaur%2Caps%2C180&sr=8-4

[PaulTWinterton]

Harbor Freight 5 bucks!

 

How bad can it be?

https://www.harborfreight.com/3-34-in-oil-filter-swivel-handle-wrench-68963.html

[theNomad]

Good old fashioned version from HF works well. I found this in a stash of old car parts for the 2002 but might have been from the E30.

Billet aluminum nicely CNC'd and anodized. Probably my favorite.

No brand markings.

 

[Mike Self]

I've been using the same one Paul Winterton pictured since long before Harbor Freight started selling it--actually since before Harbor Freight existed.   But it works just fine and is swivel-jointed to reach in around the alternator. 

 

Be sure and cover the top of the battery with a rag, or take your watch off while removing the filter.  It's easy for a metal watch band to ground between the + battery terminal and the battery hold-down clamp.  Results:  a red-hot watch band and second degree burns...I know from experience.  

 

mike

[jp5Touring]

I have this in the tool box,fits a ton of stuff,grips well. for the 2002 I bought the Hazet tool.

 

[Scottjeffrey]

Thanks Everyone!!!!!

[PaulTWinterton]

12 hours ago, mike said:

it works just fine and is swivel-jointed to reach in around the alternator. 

 

Really, it's the best of all the tools IMHO. The swivel makes it easy to align from above for removal and tightening.

 

But touching a metal tool to that darn positive terminal on the alternator has freaked me out more than once.  Mine is now covered with the proper rubber boot.  Right...this is a tii problem only.

 

I must offer one more problem and solution.

Sometimes the filter is on too tight.  People can't help but put a little extra torque on them even though they seal up nicely with the rubber gasket on the rim.  We in the North have it especially hard when it's cold outside and attempting to remove the filter. The can wants to crush before it will rotate.

 

Solution: Point a hair dryer or heat gun (carefully) at the filter for 10 minutes.  Use your swivel-jointed tool and remove. ☺️

 

 

[roadhog0]

I bring my tool with me everywhere I go. Hands.

 

But I will say, that tool of yours is pretty cool! Never seen one like that before that will accept a ratchet. I usually only see them with a built in handle.

[dlhoovler]

I use this one, inherited from my dad. He said it was gen-yew-wine BMW, bought from the dealer when he found his strap-type wrench for Small-Blocks wouldn't fit the M10 filter. The angle does work very nicely for getting to the filter on the '02.

-Dave

Posted from my phone.

[bob02]

Hand tight has never failed here. With an 02 its especially easy to get both hands on the filter.

 

 Bob