3PC EURO/GM OIL SOCKET SET - ATD Tools

The ATD Tools 5233 3PC EURO/GM Oil Socket Set is engineered for professional technicians and mechanics to efficiently service late-model European and General Motors engines utilizing cartridge-style oil filters. This specialized set ensures precise, non-slip engagement on delicate plastic and aluminum oil filter housings, facilitating clean removal and accurate re-torquing to prevent component damage during routine maintenance.

Key Features

• Dedicated Vehicle Compatibility: This 3-piece oil filter socket set includes precisely sized sockets engineered to fit common European import and GM engines that use cartridge-style oil filter housings. Specific applications include 27mm for Mercedes-Benz 1.8L I4 and Cadillac STS 3.2L V6, 32mm for Saabs and 2.2L GM Ecotec engines, and 36mm for various BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, and VW VR6 engines.
• Secure Filter Engagement: Features correct hex and flute profiles to provide full, anti-slip contact on oil filter caps, significantly reducing the risk of rounding, cracking, or deforming components during service. This design ensures a secure grip without crushing or damaging the filter.
• Durable Steel Construction: Manufactured from heavy-duty forged steel, these sockets are built for demanding daily use in professional automotive and fleet maintenance environments, ensuring long-lasting reliability.
• Low-Profile Design: A compact design allows for improved access to recessed oil filter housings frequently encountered on modern European and GM powertrains, streamlining the oil change process. This is particularly useful for reaching filters in confined engine spaces.
• Torque Wrench Ready: Designed with a standard 3/8-inch square drive interface, enabling technicians to confidently tighten filter housings to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) torque specifications, promoting consistent and correct service and preventing overtightening or leaks.

Applications

This 3-piece oil filter socket set is an indispensable tool for independent repair shops, dealer service departments, and fleet maintenance operations. It streamlines oil change procedures on a wide range of European and GM vehicles equipped with cartridge-style filter systems, promoting consistent service results and helping to prevent damage to delicate plastic or aluminum filter caps during removal and installation.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: ATD Tools
• Model Number: 5233
• Set Type: 3-piece Euro/GM oil filter socket set
• Weight: 2 lb
• Dimensions (packaged): 1 x 1 x 1 in