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348/355. Oil Filter Cap Wrench Deal!

Discussion in '348/355' started by FerrariDeeJay, Feb 27, 2013.

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  1. FerrariDeeJay

    FerrariDeeJay Formula Junior

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    #1 FerrariDeeJay, Feb 27, 2013
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    I just did an oil change on my 355 and finally got around to buying my own Oil filter cap wrench. Trust me, if you have done your own oil change before, those oil filters can be a ***** to take off. I didn't want to pay $86 for one so I did an Internet search and found a great deal I wanted to share with the group. The website is Welcome to Ultimate Garage Phone number is 201-262-0412. They are only $30 and $10 for shipping. This is a savings of over 50%. Best part is the owner Steve shipped it Priority mail the same day. I received it in two days and just used it this week. It worked great and I am a satisfied customer. I'm not sure how many they have in stock, so you might wanna grab one before they are gone.
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  2. Extreme

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    Are these different than the typical ones available at most auto parts stores?
     
  3. FerrariDeeJay

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    Yes, you won't find one at the local parts store for 348/355. And this is steel, not plastic.
     
  4. cavlino

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    Terrific find Michael! Thanks :)
     
  5. mike_747

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    Did you remember to torque the filter to the required amount?
    I've had ignorant mechanics forget this and they will seep oil.
     
  6. drbob101

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    got one thank you
     
  7. F355steve

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    I bought the filter wrench from him about a year ago. Great price, product and customer service!
     
  8. A320

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    Anyone know what size (MM) the oil filter is for the 348/355?
     
  9. AceMaster

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    What is the required amount?
     
  10. Ricambi America

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  11. FerrariDeeJay

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    Yes, Mike. Thank you.
     
  12. AceMaster

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    Thank you ;)
     
  13. CANDREAM

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    Got it ...Thank you for the lead
     
  14. Steve Magnusson

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  15. Extreme

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    Just ordered one.
    thanks for sharing :)
     
  16. A320

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    It worked on my car,, Universal wrench, under $7.00
    It's a one day sale on the site however it comes up for sale quite frequently.
    dealnews.com/search.html?search=oil+filter+wrench
     
  17. f355spider

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    That is a Facom filter wrench, a well known tool manufacturer in France. Makes sense they would make that, since Purflux (the filter maker) is also French.

    Nice price. I have the Hill Engineering tool, which is machined from a block of aluminum, the Facom looks to be stamped steel, but I'm sure it works just the same. Great find, thanks for sharing! ;)
     
  18. f355spider

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    The beauty of a tool specific to the filter is then you can use a calibrated torque wrench to ensure you tighten it correctly to specification. While I have used a universal type strap wrench for years, I do feel more confident in the job when I can correctly apply the specified torque.
     
  19. AceMaster

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    Won't ship to Canada USPS, so he wants to use FedEx which is about $35 plus brokerage/custims etc...sucks because I want one of these, but I don't need to pay more for shipping than the filter itself.
     
  20. Extreme

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    Just used mine a couple days ago for the oil change, sure made swapping out the filter super easy.
     
  21. ClydeM

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    I just did my oil this weekend and used that filter wrench.

    I find it incredible that when I posted about that wrench on 9/10/11, it was $15. Now the price has doubled to $30. Incredible. But it's worth it.
     
  22. tcannon

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    Got mine! ;)
     
  23. tcannon

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    Hello Mike, I would be happy to get one and ship it to you. Just let me know if you are interested. Thanks
     
  24. AceMaster

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    Thanks Todd - I think I may have a work-around, got someone coming from Florida the first week of April.

    If they don't end up coming, I will contact you.
     
  25. CANDREAM

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    Hey Mike,

    I got mine and the $35 is all including taxes and customs etc.....fast shipping too.
     

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