Oil filter cap socket size

[Art138]

Looked thru the search section to no avail. Does anyone know the size socket which fits over the end of the oil filter plastic cap. Looks like circa 30mm but not sure.

 

[ViVa gt]

try 36mm

 

[Art138]

Thx

 

[Specracer]

36mm for sure.

I stumbled on this the other day. I don't have it, but would have gotten it if I didn't already have the 36mm socket.

https://store.snapon.com/New-Products-24-36-mm-Oil-Filter-Housing-Flip-Socket-P886455.aspx

 

[GT Tech]

Just a little FYI.
When I do an oil change, I use a strap wrench to remove the filter cap. Although the caps were made for a socket, it will unavoidably mar the surface of the cap. It happened to me once in the past, (not on a GT) that the cap actually cracked when I used a socket.

 

[SMOKDU]

36mm for sure.

I stumbled on this the other day. I don't have it, but would have gotten it if I didn't already have the 36mm socket.

https://store.snapon.com/New-Products-24-36-mm-Oil-Filter-Housing-Flip-Socket-P886455.aspx

This works for me . Many oil changes. No cracks or marks 1 7/16

 

[MTV8]

Just a little FYI.
When I do an oil change, I use a strap wrench to remove the filter cap. Although the caps were made for a socket, it will unavoidably mar the surface of the cap. It happened to me once in the past, (not on a GT) that the cap actually cracked when I used a socket.

Could be that the cap was over tightened previously.

 

[w.a.nelson]

Sears has a Craftsman 36mm, 1/2 inch drive socket just waiting for you.

 

[AJK]

This one works too.

Part Number Description Price Qty.
B8800020
Tool - Oil Filter Cap Tool - 36mm - Bavarian Autosport

$ 8.95

AJK

 

[Beach-GT]

Note: If you F up the cap it's no big deal unless you buy one from ford. At BMW the identical cap is about $22.00. I forget the model of the car but you can take it to the parts guy and he can match it.