[Ole Gunnar Sveen]

The VAS6753 tool can be purchased from many different sources, costing anywhere from $30 to $100.
I didn't have time to wait two weeks for it to arrive from the great US of A, and I wasn't able to source it locally.
$2 solution: Took a couple of measurements, 15 minute Fusion 360 modelling and 2 hours 3D print!
Printed mine in ABS with 50% infill, 3mm wall thickness and 1.5mm top and bottom surfaces, and it's definitely strong enough.

Download Link (Thingiverse)

 

[CarNut2]

Very cool!

 

[Scubacruiser]

Cool, but I have one question: who is putting your filters on that you need a wrench to remove them?!?

I've never had to use a tool to remove an oil filter, ever. They are supposed to be hand tight only.

 

[Ole Gunnar Sveen]

Cool, but I have one question: who is putting your filters on that you need a wrench to remove them?!?

I've never had to use a tool to remove an oil filter, ever. They are supposed to be hand tight only.

On the V10 the filter itself is not fastened, it sits inside a holder on top of the engine. The lid of this holder is torqued to 25Nm according to the manual.

In this photo you quickly spot where this tool comes in...

 

[Scubacruiser]

Okay. I was thinking a spin on filter. My V6 TDI has a hex nut molded on the filter cap. I'm surprised yours doesn't have the same.

 

[chewblekka]

I just use a regular $8 strap wrench.

 

[Ragman]

wonders of modern tech eh Ole gunnar sveen, very clever.


I could not get a strap wrench to fit on mine.

 

[Blownvette]

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