Socket for oil filter cap

Which socket to use for oil filter cap?

Don’t ask me why car makers do this, but if you want to change your own oil filter you’ll have to invest in a special socket for oil filter caps. Car makers don’t leave enough room for a standard socket and ratchet head to fit so you can remove the oil filter cap on canister style filters.

Lisle Tools Low Profile Sockets for Oil Filter Cap

Lisle makes a set of seven low profile socket for removing oil filter caps.

Low Profile Sockets for Removing Oil Filter Cap

But you can buy the sockets individually to fit just your engine.
Contains very low profile, 6 point 24mm, 25mm, 27mm, 28mm, 29mm, 32mm and 36mm sockets for use on oil and fuel filter canisters when replacing the element. Use with 3/8″ drive
Kit Part #13270

#13280 25-mm Low Profile Socket for Oil Filter Cap on

Fleetguard Filter on Motorhomes, Buses, and Some Medium Size Trucks with Cummins Engine. Also Some K&N Filters NEW

#13290 28-mm Low Profile Socket for Oil Filter Cap on

2010-2018, 6.7L Dodge Cummins Fuel Filter Canister

#13310  24-mm Low Profile Socket for Oil Filter Cap on

Cadillac and some BMW engines

#13320  27-mm Low Profile Socket for Oil Filter Cap on

2003 and later Mercedes 1.8L, Smart and some VW engines

#14500  36-mm Low Profile Socket for Oil Filter Cap on

Ford 6.0L Diesel Fuel and Oil Filter Housings, Mini Cooper and some BMW Oil Filter Housings, and Mack Truck Oil Filter Housing

#14600 29-mm (1-1/8″) Low Profile Socket for Oil Filter Cap on

Dodge Cummins Fuel Filter Housing

#14700 32-mm (1-1/4″) Low Profile Socket for Oil Filter Cap on

GM Ecotec, 2.0L, 2.2L and 2.4L Four Cylinder Oil Filter Housing; Some Saturn & Saab