Is this the tool needed to remove an S3 8P oil filter?

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Hi,
In our little fleet we have a VW R32, a TT 2.0L and an S3. I would like to change the oil on the TT and note the oil filter construction is the same for all of these cars in that they have a reuseable canister with a paper element.
I have not taken off the under tray recently for a detailed inspection of the accessibility of the oil filter and so is this the sort of tool that I should buy or will I be fine with a simple 36 mm socket from Halfords. I want to be able to put is back on with a torque wrench and so an adjustable spanner is not for me!!

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Thanks for your help,

Peter
 
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Surely someone has changed their own oil?
 
prt57 said:
Surely someone has changed their own oil?
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Sometimes it can take a while to get a reply especially in the day as most people are working...but yeah as above.
 
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Ron burgundy said:
Sometimes it can take a while to get a reply especially in the day as most people are working...but yeah as above.
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"most people are working" - Why don't you just come out and say it Ron, i'm a slacker ok? Browsing car forums during the day. No need to be passive agressive about it.
 
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wuta3 said:
"most people are working" - Why don't you just come out and say it Ron, i'm a slacker ok? Browsing car forums during the day. No need to be passive agressive about it.
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Hahah it's not in my nature to be aggressive (over minor stuff)

Do you work nights then?

This is why I said 'most people' ...just in case they're were a few people on here out of work or working nights .. :D
 
Ron burgundy said:
Hahah it's not in my nature to be aggressive (over minor stuff)

Do you work nights then?

This is why I said 'most people' ...just in case they're were a few people on here out of work or working nights .. :D
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I'm winding you up :p
 
Normal 36mm socket will do the trick. Though if you don't want to make an oily mess I would get the oil filter drain tool too, otherwise invest in a can of brake cleaner to clean up afterwards.

One of these

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Definetly get the drain tool, will be messy without it. Also bear in mind it still takes a good 10-15 mins to drain the filter housing completely.
 
bmh.01 said:
Definetly get the drain tool, will be messy without it. Also bear in mind it still takes a good 10-15 mins to drain the filter housing completely.
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Meh, I didn't find it too messy, just have your bucket/tray ready.
 
Hello everyone and thanks for the replies about the tool.
Yes it is true, I am a lazy slacker as I don't work on Tuesdays!!
 
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yes, get the proper tool. i broke my filter housing not using a socket, and its £50 for a new one from audi... cant wait for my new service...
 
Just done my oil change a few weeks ago... 1st time doing it myself... Filter drain tool is a must for next time is all I wana say about that haha
 
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