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Old 02-21-2004, 09:45 PM
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Question Oil filter cap removal on 98 C280

It is 8:40PM and I have just finished "topsiding" the oil from my 98 C280. It was a breeze. I have my Mann oil filter with gaskets and my oil ready. When I tried to remove the oil filter cover, it wouldn't budge! I do not have the special tool and it will NOT remove by hand. Any ingenious ideas on how I can do this at this time of night? I have searched through the forums and found that the dealers have a special "socket" for removing them, but I will be unable to get one for a few days. HELP!

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Old 02-22-2004, 01:03 AM
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Maybe a standard oil filter wrench might work, or you could try getting some rubbing gloves and getting both hands on there and turning real hard.
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Old 02-22-2004, 05:06 AM
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Try a strap type wrench. You may have to place some duct tape or thin rubber inside the metal strap to improve the grip on the filter housing.
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Old 02-22-2004, 11:02 AM
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Per the last two replies, I tried it all! That darn filter cover must have been put on with an air wrench! I finally decided to go ahead and change the oil, leave the old filter intact, then I will try and locate a cap socket today. One of the endearing traits of this MB is that the filter is topside, so I don't lose much oil when I take it off to replace it.

What size cap socket is needed?

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Old 02-22-2004, 01:06 PM
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Get the wrench from the dealer. It's only abobut $10-15 and it's a perfect fit. Besides, I like that some of my tools have The Star on them...
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Old 02-22-2004, 09:49 PM
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The oil filter housing also holds probably at least 1/2 quart of oil that will not drain out until you remove the cap and filter. This portion of dirty oil probably remained when you changed the oil.

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