[j4g3d]

Im trying to work out what size socket is needed to remove the oil filter cap?

My friend insists its 32mm but on all american DIY guides it seems they use a 36mm, although there filter seems to be on the bottom of the engine where as us UK models have the filter on the top.

Also ive cracked my oil filter cap, how much are they from VW stealers, anyone know?

Thanks

 

[PlatinumR]

Mine is a 32mm on a 2.0L BKD engine.

Pop to halfrauds and get them to find the one that fits then you'll know

 

[j4g3d]

Cheers £8.99 not too bad i suppose.

Question:
Stealers want £27 for the oil filter cap!!!!

Anyone know if i can find them anywhere else new? or does anyone know if one will fit from a 1.6 petrol engine??

 

[Edin]

Try TPS (Trade Parts Specialists) or Euro Car Parts for the filter cap.

What was the size of the socket at the end? what car have you got?, I am also after the socket, to do oil change on mine.

 

[callum_tdi]

If u state ur engine might able to help

 

[Edin]

mine is BXE

 

[callum_tdi]

older diesels(mk3 mk4) very large vw oil filter tool (paper element) on top

newer diesels (mk5, passat) 32mm(paper element) on top

3.2s ,v6 36mm i think, (paper element) undernieth

older large cc petrols (mk4,passat) large vw oil filter tool (metal filter) undernieth

older smaller cc petrol (metal filter) 30mm under nieth

newer large cc petrol (mk5 2.0 fsi ,gti) 36mm again i think (paper element) undernieth

newer small cc petrol( 1.2 1.4 1.6) 32-36 mm ish lol (paper element) on top

and very new 1.4 tsi large vw oil filter tool (metal filter) on top

 

[Edin]

Callum,

so on mine will be 32mm then, what is the "paper element" on top? as far as I know mine has a metal cap on top.

 

[callum_tdi]

bxe yes 32mm should be a plastic cap un less aftermarket

 

[Edin]

many thanks, have you done any diy oil changes on your car? i am considering doing, saw some stuff on y.tube and read that many members do it on their cars with oil extractors, so in the summer might give it a try.

 

[callum_tdi]

Hi mate im a vw tech so do em every day lol

 

[Edin]

aha, that explains such detailed knowledge....[]

just sending you a pp

 

[abbyanderson555]

Im trying to work out what size socket is needed to remove the oil filter cap?

My friend insists its 32mm but on all american DIY guides it seems they use a 36mm, although there filter seems to be on the bottom of the engine where as us UK models have the filter on the top.

Also ive cracked my oil filter cap, how much are they from VW stealers, anyone know?

Thanks

32mm does not fit " too small"

 

[northpole]

Try a 36mm socket that is what I use on most diesel engines and if it's bigger than that I use a pair of adjustable waterpump pliers with a cloth so it doesn't damage the plastic cap.

 

[Imagewerx]

32mm does not fit " too small"

You're answering a topic that's 11 years old!