oil filter change

[birdseye]

has anyone found a reasonably priced alternative to the BMW tool for changing oil filter? The US milled aluminium jobbie looked possible but by the time you add on freight , it isnt worth it.

There are Laser tools of similar design for £4.50, one tenth of what BMW are asking. Unfortunately they wont quite fit the 1200GS filter but it does show what the price should be.

So I'm not prepared to pay BMW'sr rip off price without a fight.

 

[Wraithwrider]

I bought a tool from James Sherlock. It cost about £17.50 and does the job just fine.

It's actually a Bluepoint tool so if anyone has their catalogue I can have a look and get the number for them.

Peter

 

[Mouse]

A "Halfords Professional" oil filter tool will work if you grind down the "prongs" on the tool a bit.

But same sort of price as the one wraithwrider mentions so probably not worth the hassle if you can get a proper one

 

[GSmonkey]

I understand snapon do a tool - cheaper than the BMW.

 

[nadeem]

Am I the only one that bought one from the dealer...?
I did get a discount mind you...

 

[GSmonkey]

Am I the only one that bought one from the dealer...?
I did get a discount mind you...

No I got one as well.....I was in a rush as usual

 

[gavin]

Got mine from my local Renault dealer, but that was expensive (£25), it's well made though, milled from solid.

 

[HMR]

This standard low-cost tool will do the job.

One other alternative is the standard VW/Audi oil filter tool.

 

[nomad]

Try Motobins. Jus' bought oil filter tool for £7 + vat.Works a treat!

 

[Capsize]

just been through this today.

Begin to change oil assuming that out of several filter wrenches that I have accumulated must find one that fits - Nope.

Neither does my chain wrench because of the lack of clearance around the filter.

Popped to Halfords and ended up with a Halfords own 'professional' range adjustable metal strap filter wrench. The strap has punched teeth on the inside for grip. It will only fit low on the filter but does the job for £12.00.

Caps..