06-30-2017, 04:34 PM | #1 |
SQUEAKY
104
Rep 322
Posts |
Oil filter housing socket size?
Hey guys, I was wondering if anyone knew the socket size for the oil filter housing? I've been using an adjustable wrench and/or vice grips to unscrew it, but life would be easier with a simple socket that I can just wrench out. Largest I have is a 21mm, but I think it's closer to 27mm. Just wanted to check before I ordered one. Thanks much,
|
07-09-2017, 05:38 PM | #3 | |
Curmudgeon and Pedant
690
Rep 3,489
Posts |
Quote:
My old E46 330xi used something in the 22mm-24mm range, not sure because I no longer have the car. My wife's 328xd is still under warranty and I haven't checked it or changed oil on it - nor will I probably do it since we now live in a condo and can't do work in the garage. Ever though of just going to Autozone or somewhere that sells sockets and asking to check several for fit? |
|
Appreciate
0
|
07-09-2017, 05:41 PM | #4 |
SQUEAKY
104
Rep 322
Posts |
Thanks for the response. Not being the typical large housing like in the gas'rs, makes it alittle difficult.
Not a bad idea, I'll give it a shot. Thanks |
Appreciate
0
|
07-09-2017, 09:37 PM | #5 |
New Member
6
Rep 16
Posts
Drives: '16 F30/328d M Sport
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: The land flatter than a pancake!
|
I think you're pretty close with 27mm. I believe that's what I used the last time I changed my oil? Might have been a 28mm...? Can't remember exactly.
My CBS reminder just dinged at me a few days ago so I'll be changing it later this week. Last edited by MyDixieWreckedToo; 07-10-2017 at 04:44 PM.. Reason: Bimmerpost iOS app substituting apostrophies with question marks. |
Appreciate
1
CleanKM103.50 |
07-10-2017, 08:57 AM | #8 |
New Member
6
Rep 16
Posts
Drives: '16 F30/328d M Sport
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: The land flatter than a pancake!
|
Not a problem. I'll let you know.
Last edited by MyDixieWreckedToo; 07-10-2017 at 04:44 PM.. Reason: Bimmerpost iOS app substituting apostrophies with question marks. |
Appreciate
1
CleanKM103.50 |
07-10-2017, 04:49 PM | #9 | |
SQUEAKY
104
Rep 322
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
07-10-2017, 07:35 PM | #10 |
Curmudgeon and Pedant
690
Rep 3,489
Posts |
MyDixie is correct: 27mm.
My wife took the bus (or walked) today. Took me 10 minutes to check (down elevator, open my car to get locker keys, unstack locker to get to toolbox at the bottom, open wife's car, take cover off and try several sockets, reverse back through process.) |
Appreciate
1
CleanKM103.50 |
07-10-2017, 10:28 PM | #11 | |
SQUEAKY
104
Rep 322
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
|
|