Oil filter change J111.5dci

[RVW]

OK I know this sounds like a dumb question.
I have decided after many many years to get a oil filter wrench /socket.
So I check the filter measurements and it’s 76mm overall dia. 74 mm across the flats and 75.5mm across the points.
What size removal wrench/socket do I need?
Are they determined via the overall dia , across the flats or across the point.

AND PLEASE DO NOT SAY USE A SCREWDRIVER.
many thanks in advance

[lewisbryant]

We have 1 In work, we have a large kit though cost a bit of money but this would be ideal for you though

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/163424333727

Beware though original oil filters have the notches and flats where as some aftermarket oil filters that fit the k9k engine just have flats so sometimes the tool is no good if you go fitting aftermarket oil filters. Hate it when one rolls in that's had an aftermarket oil filter spunned on

[DaveBerlin]

RVW, I assume you are referring to the Std Type Oil Filter Cartridge (have not changed one for years good old Nissan). See if the attached helps you - Good Luck Dave

A Quick Guide To Choosing The Best Oil Filter Wrench Update 2017 : https://drivinglife.net/best-oil-filter-wrench/

[RVW]

We have 1 In work, we have a large kit though cost a bit of money but this would be ideal for you though

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/163424333727

Beware though original oil filters have the notches and flats where as some aftermarket oil filters that fit the k9k engine just have flats so sometimes the tool is no good if you go fitting aftermarket oil filters. Hate it when one rolls in that's had an aftermarket oil filter spunned on

Thanks for your reply.
You have a valid point there.
Just been looked at car and it has a filter with dimples.Whereas the replacement I have has flats
Have to decide now, do I struggle to get the original off or go and buy an OEM filter and buy the tool with dimples???
Why oh why don’t they standardise on design.

[RVW]

RVW, I assume you are referring to the Std Type Oil Filter Cartridge (have not changed one for years good old Nissan). See if the attached helps you - Good Luck Dave

A Quick Guide To Choosing The Best Oil Filter Wrench Update 2017 : https://drivinglife.net/best-oil-filter-wrench/

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Thanks for your reply.
Have looked at the one in your link and they don’t seem to be available here. Also the reviews aren’t brilliant.
Would prefer the socket type

[lewisbryant]

We use the tool for the original filters because we only use the original filters but when we do come across one with flats we use the adjustable claw type removers like this one

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/293567696697

[RVW]

Thanks again.
Think I have sorted it now. Took the plunge and ordered both types of wrench fluted and flat.. Already had a Bosch filter ( flats) and car is fluted (OEM) so it was a choice of buying another filter or two tools. Two tools seemed to be the better option. Now geared up for what comes next time

[andy2019]

Thanks again.
Think I have sorted it now. Took the plunge and ordered both types of wrench fluted and flat.. Already had a Bosch filter ( flats) and car is fluted (OEM) so it was a choice of buying another filter or two tools. Two tools seemed to be the better option. Now geared up for what comes next time

i got this set many years ago never let me down as it what most good garages would have aswell. great for if your doing lots of oil changes on friends cars like i do.
eBay item number:274075523938

[RVW]

Thanks again.
Think I have sorted it now. Took the plunge and ordered both types of wrench fluted and flat.. Already had a Bosch filter ( flats) and car is fluted (OEM) so it was a choice of buying another filter or two tools. Two tools seemed to be the better option. Now geared up for what comes next time

i got this set many years ago never let me down as it what most good garages would have aswell. great for if your doing lots of oil changes on friends cars like i do.
eBay item number:274075523938

Thanks I saw them but don’t need that many .

[andy2019]

Thanks again.
Think I have sorted it now. Took the plunge and ordered both types of wrench fluted and flat.. Already had a Bosch filter ( flats) and car is fluted (OEM) so it was a choice of buying another filter or two tools. Two tools seemed to be the better option. Now geared up for what comes next time

i got this set many years ago never let me down as it what most good garages would have aswell. great for if your doing lots of oil changes on friends cars like i do.
eBay item number:274075523938

Thanks I saw them but don’t need that many .

thats ok you can never have too many car bits