Oil Filter Cap Wrench

This tool works fantastic. Don't even bother trying to get the oil filter casing off with the cheaper pot metal version. The cheaper tool doesn't grab the casing on enough of the flat surfaces and slips too much.

IPD's products and shipping are very good.

This product worked great. My oil filter cover was extremely tight and overtorqued, but this attachments loosened it up with no problem or breakage. Definitely worth the money over the premium ones in my opinion.

POJ, don't waste your money on this one. The weld broke the first time I use it. I
have to call a friend to bring his over to save me. I drained the oil and started to take
the filter off and it broke. ipd should take this off their inventory. I called and ipd sent
me two more, now I have three of them, may be I can trade them back for the 40.00
one.

Works like a charm. You should know that you need a 3/8 torque wrench. I bought mine and it allows you to tighten the housing to the 25 Nm recommended amount. In combination they are all you need to take that cap on and off whenever you want.
The mechanic that last did the oil change had tightened the cap too much and it took a lot of elbow grease to unscrew it, but it's not done.

The only problem I have is that my cap wrench is stuck to the actual cap. Can't remove it. If IPD has any suggestions on how to do that I will be very grateful. I'll check on this a few days later.

This is a great kit and its a few bucks cheaper than ordering each part individually. The cap wrench is a nice addition to my tool kit, because this is the first time I was able to torque the filter cap properly.

Add me to the list of those satisfied with the low-cost filter cap wrench. Mine has worked just fine, but I suppose if someone over-tightened the cap the previous oil change, then maybe they might have trouble getting it off. I always use a torque wrench on both the filter cap and the drain plug.

Don't hesitate to save money - just go with the HD Wrench! I went with this one
first and it tore out immediately.

If you lift the car high (on a hydraulic lift) you could probably use this wrench
without putting too much torque on it to break it. But just spring for the heavy duty
wrench instead - you'll thank me later.

ipd customer service response: Your Mileage May Vary

This wrench is good for the money. There is a slight looseness in the socket joint, but if you do not over torque the cover it really is not a problem. My Volvo dealer had over-torqued the cover to the point this cap wrench slid half way around the cap rise before it broke loose. I tighten the cap to 25Nm and have not had a serious problem since with this wrench or the cap. If you expect high quality, then buy the pro version of the tool. If you are changing your oil, every 3000, then this is the one to buy.

This tool is perfect for a DIY to work on their daily driver vehicle -- thus my posting a comment in contrast to the previous negative comments. I have used this wrench for the last 5 oil changes without issue. I am also cognizant of the required torque value to prevent damage to the plastic carrier...

I wanted to put a 0 in the rating box,but it would not take it. Don't waste your money
on this one. It will cost you more for the shipping to send it back than you payed for the
wrench. I can not beleave that any Volvo Specialist would sell this wrench. Buy the heavy duty wrench Part# T1275OS. It works great. -Kevin F.L.

ipd customer service response: It would help if you explained what you don't like about the product. We sell a lot of these wrenches. They work very well for the home mechanic. They will wear out if used daily. We sell the heavy duty version for professional technicians. Also, people tend to over tighten the black plastic oil filter canister so they because very difficult to remove.