oil cap wrench

John 070 · 08-01-2009, 05:56 AM

Hey Guys, do any of the cap wrenches/adapters from say Wal Mart or Harbor Freight fit the N54 (that probably would be too easy)? Or is it a must to spend $34 for a BMW cap wrench and 27mm socket? Thanks!

Although, I have come across this one from bavauto for $15....

part# 05348

Tool - Oil Filter Housing Cap with 17mm hex head

ENINTY · 08-01-2009, 06:43 AM

Tischer sells the cap wrench for $30 when you buy an oil change kit. Use a 1 1/4 inch adjustable wrench on it if you don't want to buy a socket.

John 070 · 08-01-2009, 06:44 AM

here's another one...

http://www.amazon.com/Assenmacher-Sp...9126943&sr=8-3

ENINTY · 08-01-2009, 06:48 AM

If 86MM is the correct size. BMW uses several different sizes.

123Britt · 08-01-2009, 02:15 PM

Just get a strap wrench from autozone -- it works great on the X5 & 328i.

ManyMoonsAgo · 08-01-2009, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 123Britt

Just get a strap wrench from autozone -- it works great on the X5 & 328i.

Yup - a strap wrench worked perfectly for me.

jpsum · 08-01-2009, 03:45 PM

+1 on the strap wrench, because you can use it on any car and/or.... people.

ECSTuning · 08-05-2009, 03:41 PM

We have the OEM Filter Cap Removal Tool available:

http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E90-328...aign=postreply

NaTuReB0Y · 08-05-2009, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by jpsum

+1 on the strap wrench, because you can use it on any car and/or.... people.

+2 strap wrench > mines are from Sears.......works on all my oil filters + other applications

ska///235i · 08-05-2009, 08:56 PM

Are you guys talking about these?

I have them and I use it on VW, acura and my bmw....it can open up cans & bottles too

NaTuReB0Y · 08-05-2009, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ska325xi

Are you guys talking about these?

I have them and I use it on VW, acura and my bmw....it can open up cans & bottles too

tintivilus · 08-05-2009, 09:34 PM

I've had a cap wrench on backorder with Bavarian Autosport for a month now; still no idea when they're getting any in stock.

In the meantime I used a Craftsman strap wrench, which worked just fine.

AlanAZ · 08-17-2009, 11:58 AM

I have a BMW oil wrench tool avail., Part# 83300493936, new in it's original sealed plastic bag. $25 plus a few dollars for shipping.

raceyBMW · 08-17-2009, 02:31 PM

I just went to a bike store and got a pedal/crank wrench for $10. They work real good for taking off the cooling fan as well.

goldrider · 05-21-2010, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by AlanAZ

I have a BMW oil wrench tool avail., Part# 83300493936, new in it's original sealed plastic bag. $25 plus a few dollars for shipping.

Still for sale by any chance?

F32Fleet · 05-23-2010, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John 070

Hey Guys, do any of the cap wrenches/adapters from say Wal Mart or Harbor Freight fit the N54 (that probably would be too easy)? Or is it a must to spend $34 for a BMW cap wrench and 27mm socket? Thanks!

Although, I have come across this one from bavauto for $15....

part# 05348

Tool - Oil Filter Housing Cap with 17mm hex head

You can buy them cheap from pepboys. I just changed the oil on my 335d and the cap wrench (32 mm) was $10.

mikekilpatrick · 11-30-2011, 10:45 AM

Fact of the matter is that the oil filter cover should be torqued to 30 nm I believe (I have to look at the manual again to double check that number). The other issue I have found with universal strap or chain oil wrenches is that you can damage, crack or puncture your oil filter cover. I believe Advance auto parts sells the 86 mm wrench for like 5 or 6 dollars if you don't want to spring for the factory BMW OEM wrench.

ECSTuning · 11-30-2011, 11:01 AM

We now carry an alternative to the genuine BMW from Schwaben Tools! Currently it is included in our Holiday Sale! Click HERE for the Schwaben Oil Filter Cap Removal Tool

ECS Tuning

Glim · 12-04-2011, 02:38 AM

I use my strap wrench on people too.. Never thought of using it on an oil filter cap or for non-people use.

ENINTY · 12-04-2011, 07:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ECSTuning

We now carry an alternative to the genuine BMW from Schwaben Tools! Currently it is included in our Holiday Sale! Click HERE for the Schwaben Oil Filter Cap Removal Tool

ECS Tuning

Just think how pretty that cap wrench would look polished!

Glim · 12-04-2011, 10:47 AM

Lol

You could even paint match it to the color of your car and leave it on your filter cap to show your friends.

Or cover it with chia-pet seeds and grow grass on it.

queensfield · 12-04-2011, 11:12 AM

I can't stop laughing- good one.

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ENINTY Banned 173 Rep 3,415 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Sport Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	Tischer sells the cap wrench for $30 when you buy an oil change kit. Use a 1 1/4 inch adjustable wrench on it if you don't want to buy a socket.
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John 070 Lieutenant General 1705 Rep 14,829 Posts Drives: 335i cpe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: ZSP/ZPP/ZCW iTrader: (0)	here's another one... http://www.amazon.com/Assenmacher-Sp...9126943&sr=8-3
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ENINTY Banned 173 Rep 3,415 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Sport Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	If 86MM is the correct size. BMW uses several different sizes.
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123Britt Captain 289 Rep 864 Posts Drives: 15 M235i AT Join Date: May 2008 Location: Madison, Alabama iTrader: (0)	Simple & Effective Just get a strap wrench from autozone -- it works great on the X5 & 328i.
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jpsum Major 274 Rep 1,088 Posts Drives: 2010 TSX Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New Haven area iTrader: (4)	+1 on the strap wrench, because you can use it on any car and/or.... people.
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ECSTuning New Lifetime Replacement Policy 816 Rep 11,738 Posts Drives: Independent Tuning Specialists Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ohio iTrader: (18)	We have the OEM Filter Cap Removal Tool available: http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E90-328...aign=postreply Last edited by ECSTuning; 11-30-2011 at 10:45 AM..
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tintivilus Lieutenant Colonel 26 Rep 1,826 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lake County, IL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [0.00] 2003 325i [0.00]	I've had a cap wrench on backorder with Bavarian Autosport for a month now; still no idea when they're getting any in stock. In the meantime I used a Craftsman strap wrench, which worked just fine.
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08-17-2009, 11:58 AM	#13
AlanAZ Captain 40 Rep 818 Posts Drives: E90 325i sport manual Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Scottsdale, AZ iTrader: (4)	I have a BMW oil wrench tool avail., Part# 83300493936, new in it's original sealed plastic bag. $25 plus a few dollars for shipping.
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mikekilpatrick Major 229 Rep 1,084 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW F10 550 Xdrive Msport Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Philadelphia (South-NJ) iTrader: (20)	Fact of the matter is that the oil filter cover should be torqued to 30 nm I believe (I have to look at the manual again to double check that number). The other issue I have found with universal strap or chain oil wrenches is that you can damage, crack or puncture your oil filter cover. I believe Advance auto parts sells the 86 mm wrench for like 5 or 6 dollars if you don't want to spring for the factory BMW OEM wrench.
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ECSTuning New Lifetime Replacement Policy 816 Rep 11,738 Posts Drives: Independent Tuning Specialists Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ohio iTrader: (18)	We now carry an alternative to the genuine BMW from Schwaben Tools! Currently it is included in our Holiday Sale! Click HERE for the Schwaben Oil Filter Cap Removal Tool ECS Tuning
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Glim Captain 21 Rep 780 Posts Drives: 2006 330i & 2013 X5 35i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Victoria, BC iTrader: (0)	I use my strap wrench on people too.. Never thought of using it on an oil filter cap or for non-people use.
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Glim Captain 21 Rep 780 Posts Drives: 2006 330i & 2013 X5 35i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Victoria, BC iTrader: (0)	Lol You could even paint match it to the color of your car and leave it on your filter cap to show your friends. Or cover it with chia-pet seeds and grow grass on it.
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queensfield First Lieutenant 21 Rep 364 Posts Drives: 2006 330i E90 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: So Cal iTrader: (0)	I can't stop laughing- good one.
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