I went into some forums and read up on the size for a oil wrench for 06 C4S and i got 74mm 15 flute well made my way to local auto tool bought one by the way made in the good USA got home and does not fit , im i missing something here can anyone help me out also been told that mercedes dealers sell the wrench and it fits Porsche , thanks

 

I had an oil filter wrench from my 944/968 that I bought from the auto parts store years ago. It is the same size as the oil filter on my 997.1. If you go to an autoparts store and find one that is listed to fit porsche 944/968 it should also fit a 997.1S

Ken

 

Louie,

I tried to go the cheap route too and after buying several from Autozone and not getting the right one I broke down and bought the factory wrench. Worked like a charm.

 

Taxi , thanks but that was my first option i called a local dealer and ask him for the oil filter wrench , his reply was we dont sell those , maybe just dosent want me to do my oil changes

 

Suncoast sells the oil filter wrench

 

I have this one. My brother picked it up for me from one of these trucks that sells mechanic tools. Looks like you were off by 1/2 mm.

http://www.asttool.com/detail_page.php?tool_number=2175

And it looks like you can buy it on amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Assenmacher-Sp.../dp/B000Q6UEW2

Hope this helps.

 

I used an adjustable one for two years but then it started to slip amd hard to tighten the cap. I picked up a Porsche one this years and it's perfect. Try suncoast or sunset Porsche, they both have them.

 

Still puzzels me why P orsche wont sell them here i have to go to Mercedes to buy one , good thing my winter car is a ML 320 cdi now i can do both

 

We have an oil filter wrench for a 997.1 here:
http://www.suncoastparts.com/product//00072192040.html

 

I have quite a few oil filter wrenches of various sizes (for cars and motorcycles) and am wondering if one of the ones I have will fit my P-Car. Can someone please (1) count the number of flats and (2) measure the diameter across the flats on the Porsche oil wrench?

 

I searched high and low for one that would fit, ended up with the OEM. If you buy a poorly fitting one, then you run the risk of damaging the filter housing. Spend the extra money, and get the OEM.