Oil Filer removal tool

[Pomsby]

Hi, can anyone tell me which tool I need to remove my oil filter cap on Mercedes CLS 350 W218. I have seen some online stating 78mm x 14 flutes, 74.5mm x 14 flutes and 84mm x 14 flutes. Thanks in advance for any help given.

 

[ToeKnee]

Have you measured across the flutes to see whether your cap is 84, 78 or 74.5 mm?

 

[Pomsby]

Thanks for your reply. I haven't measured across them yet. The vehicle is not with me at the moment, I was just online trying to buy the tool. I'll have to wait until the vehicle is back.

 

[PobodY]

I've just got one of those rubber strap jobs - that will take almost any size of filter housing.

 

[Pomsby]

Cheers.

 

[SL300-24]

Something like this is perfect
hhttps://www.screwfix.com/p/hilka-pro-craft-long-handled-oil-filter-pliers-12-300mm/34733

 

[OneForTheRoad]

Buy the proper size fluted tool. You wont gain access with pliers that are designed for metal type screw on oil filters also theres a chance you can break the housing .

 

[optimusprime]

Just wait till you get the car back on inspection you just might find its the cartridge type .Mercedes did use both types screw on spin off -and cartridge.

 

[Trickythemerc]

I bought the genuine MB tool from MB Newcastle. The problem with some fluted tools is that they can slip on very tight filter housings, the MB tool is quite a substantial casting with two screws that grip the housing and prevent any slipping.

 

[optimusprime]

Never had any problem removing mine they should be fitted hand tight only . But you can get oil filters with a ring spanner fitting on the bottom.

 

[OneForTheRoad]

Never had any problem removing mine they should be fitted hand tight only . But you can get oil filters with a ring spanner fitting on the bottom.

Mercedes have moved on since those dark days. Most engines now use paper cartridge types with a plastic screw on housing on top of the engine block . Most of the mercs ive owned since 2004 have been like this...

 

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Mercedes have moved on since those dark days. Most engines now use paper cartridge types with a plastic screw on housing on top of the engine block . Most of the mercs ive owned since 2004 have been like this...

And what a huge improvement it is. You don't have to get under the car, the screw on housing comes off fuss free with a socket on the top and not a drop of oil need be spilled as it just drains back into the sump when the cover is loosened. I can't remember what the socket size is but any decent socket set will have one.