Hi all,

I see the service manual recommends a specific tool to torque the oil filter correctly (303-752). There seem to be copies of this tool readily available, but they are 15 flute and the genuine oil filter definitely has 14.

As an alternative, has anyone used one of these? I'm not entirely sure how to measure the filter to get the right size (filter itself? point to point across the flutes? flat to flat across the flutes?).


Thanks!

 

The ones I tried added too much diameter and would not fit the area.. I ended up using a strap type oil filter tool.
wj

 

You definitely don't need and any tool to put the filter on as it should only be done hand tight anyway. Access is so good that you don't even need a tool to remove the old filter as a strap or chain wrench will do the job, although I can't be bothered to faff about with either those so I just use my Stilsons if it doesn't come off by hand.

Richard

 

The design of the OE oil filters by Mann and Mahle have changed over the years and the Jaguar special tool only works with the original 14-flat type. The later filters have indented flutes in the Ford Motorcraft style. So the easiest solution is to use a small band- or strap-style oil filter wrench as wymjym suggested.

Most filter manufacturers specify that the filter should be tightened 2/3 to 3/4 revolution past the point where the gasket comes into contact with the oil filter housing. With my arthritis, this is more than "hand tight," but it may be achievable by those of you with strong hands.

Cheers,

Don

 

This is what I bought and use on my 4.2L XK:

 

The filter I’m using, is this considered the Ford Motorcraft indented style?

 

No, that style has flats. I'll try to post photos of the old and new styles.

 

Well that’s good, the tool and filter I’m using should work fine for the OP.