Oil Filter Wrench
08-23-11, 04:35 PM
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Oil Filter Wrench
Does anyone know the exact size of the cup wrench for these cars? If I can't find the cup, I'll probably just get the universal "claw" type one.
I have a metal cup wrench for our two other cars (they use the same size), but it's too small for the ES
I have a metal cup wrench for our two other cars (they use the same size), but it's too small for the ES
08-24-11, 05:46 AM
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I never have to use an oil filter wrench on ES300 and most vehicles. Just put on a mechanic glove or wrap a thick towel over the oil filter when removing it. Just don't touch the exhaust manifold and don't over-tighten the oil filter.
08-25-11, 02:44 PM
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Ditto - just use an old rag. Not too much force is needed to tighten em anyway too. Just a few dozen NM.
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08-25-11, 09:55 PM
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Well I bought the car used so I don't know who tightened the oil filter - probably a mechanic. It was too tight for just using my hands so I went and bought one of these - it worked beautifully.
The tool didn't fit perfectly, but it was enough to break the filter loose. Oh and it only works in the counter clockwise direction. I then hand tightened the new filter.
Side Note: This was my first oil change on the ES, which taught me a valuable lesson. Due to the position of the filter canister, some oil spills out of it upon removal and coats the front of the engine, which can then travel to the lower oil pan. That is exactly what happened to me. I first thought that my oil pan was leaking, but after cleaning the block with some Simple Green (it had a lot of gunk from the previous owners), I noticed that there was no leak at all. Which brings me to my point - put down a paper towel underneath the canister before removing it.
The tool didn't fit perfectly, but it was enough to break the filter loose. Oh and it only works in the counter clockwise direction. I then hand tightened the new filter.
Side Note: This was my first oil change on the ES, which taught me a valuable lesson. Due to the position of the filter canister, some oil spills out of it upon removal and coats the front of the engine, which can then travel to the lower oil pan. That is exactly what happened to me. I first thought that my oil pan was leaking, but after cleaning the block with some Simple Green (it had a lot of gunk from the previous owners), I noticed that there was no leak at all. Which brings me to my point - put down a paper towel underneath the canister before removing it.
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08-26-11, 07:13 AM
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Side Note: This was my first oil change on the ES, which taught me a valuable lesson. Due to the position of the filter canister, some oil spills out of it upon removal and coats the front of the engine, which can then travel to the lower oil pan. That is exactly what happened to me. I first thought that my oil pan was leaking, but after cleaning the block with some Simple Green (it had a lot of gunk from the previous owners), I noticed that there was no leak at all. Which brings me to my point - put down a paper towel underneath the canister before removing it.
08-26-11, 04:57 PM
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08-26-11, 08:21 PM
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I know brake cleaners are very bad on rubber, so I would be afraid to deteriorate any seals, engine mounts, or belts that are in that area. Also the oil travels pretty fast, so you would have to go under the car and make sure you cleaned everything that was coated.
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