What size is the oil filter wrench?

[Nazz]

I went to the dealership and they have to order this piece for me and I want to change my oil this weekend. I was at Advance Auto and they had several oil filter wrench tools but couldn't tell me what size I needed because they don't sell that filter. Their sizes ranged from something like 60mm to 93mm or so. Does anyone know what size it takes to remove a oil filter housing for a '99 996 C4?

Thanks,

Nazz

[JimPDX]

The oil filter wrench for my 99 996 is part number 00072192140. It takes a 27 mm socket.

Hope this helps...

[Kim]

I went to the dealership and they have to order this piece for me and I want to change my oil this weekend. I was at Advance Auto and they had several oil filter wrench tools but couldn't tell me what size I needed because they don't sell that filter. Their sizes ranged from something like 60mm to 93mm or so. Does anyone know what size it takes to remove a oil filter housing for a '99 996 C4?

Thanks,

Nazz

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The Hazet 2169 (that I learned about here) describes itself as "74.5 mm with 14 flats". That is the size of the area that fits over the bottom of the oil filter. I think that's what you are asking.

The advantage of this particular tool over the Porsche one is that, in addition to having provision for the large socket to turn it, the center of the tool is tapped for a 3/8' drive wrench (or extension) .... something most guys have close by when working on their cars.

Kim

[Electric Lizard]

I recently used an "OEM Industrial Oil Filter 'B' Cap Wrench" that I bought at AutoZone for about $2. It has a 3/8" drive that spun the cover off and torqued it back with no problem.

[ekename]

I recently used an "OEM Industrial Oil Filter 'B' Cap Wrench" that I bought at AutoZone for about $2.  It has a 3/8" drive that spun the cover off and torqued it back with no problem.

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I use the same one as Electric Lizard. Worked w/o any problems.