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Oil Change e46 320d

  • 27-02-2012 07:16PM
    #1
    Prenderb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,560 ✭✭✭


    Hi guys, looking to do an oil and filter change on my car, but I'm finding it hard to get a 36mm socket anywhere for the oil filter - there's one in a H-related motor retailer, but that's a bit of a spin. Will a strap filter wrench do it, has anyone managed it with that?

    Thanks.


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  • #2
    Plug
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,248 ✭✭✭Plug


    Try wrap a rag around it with the filter wrench if your really stuck for a socket.


  • #3
    PaulKK
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,279 ✭✭✭PaulKK


    Prenderb wrote: »
    Hi guys, looking to do an oil and filter change on my car, but I'm finding it hard to get a 36mm socket anywhere for the oil filter - there's one in a H-related motor retailer, but that's a bit of a spin. Will a strap filter wrench do it, has anyone managed it with that?

    Thanks.

    I got the one in said shop, but they should have one in any builders providers etc.

    Incidentally the one in aforementioned shop is good quality, have it a couple of years now.


  • #4
    Nissan doctor
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,223 ✭✭✭Nissan doctor


    Don't forget about the breather filter too.....


  • #5
    George Dalton
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,728 ✭✭✭George Dalton


    Just get the right tool for the job and don't risk making a balls of it. Loads of motor factors will have the 36mm oil filter housing socket. They are used on loads of cars, from BMW to Ford to VW/Audi.


  • #6
    Prenderb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,560 ✭✭✭Prenderb


    George Dalton wrote: »
    Just get the right tool for the job and don't risk making a balls of it. Loads of motor factors will have the 36mm oil filter housing socket. They are used on loads of cars, from BMW to Ford to VW/Audi.

    Managed to source a lend today, got the job done this evening. Thanks all for advice, the socket made it much easier - I had been to a motor factors yesterday and was quoted 70 euro for one. Yes. Will try the other motor supplies option and get one for the toolbox.


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  • #7
    Prenderb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,560 ✭✭✭Prenderb


    Nissan doctor wrote: »
    Don't forget about the breather filter too.....

    That's in the back of my mind to get done shortly. It's straightforward enough by the sounds of it?


  • #8
    PaulKK
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,279 ✭✭✭PaulKK


    Prenderb wrote: »
    I had been to a motor factors yesterday and was quoted 70 euro for one. Yes..

    Jesus, was it made of gold or something?

    I think the one in Halfords was 12e or something.


    The breather is easyish when you are prepared for it, allow a good bit of time the first time you try it though and change the air filter while you're at it :)


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