2015 Genesis 5.0 oil filter housing removal tool size

[inmanlanier]

I have a 2015 Genesis 5.0 sedan. After changing my oil again today and cursing at the challenge to remove the black polymer oil filter housing, I've done several searches to try and locate the correct tool. I have numerous oil filter housing removal tools, however none this large. Unfortunately the car is back together now so I can't try and measure.

In searching the internet, I found one suggestion of 88.5mm with a ? after it. I searched and found an 88 mm tool on Amazon that states it's for Hyundai, but it is 15 flutes. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KMUMKWE/ref=pe_825000_114212990_TE_FOCE_n_id

The photo in another post for the 5.0 shows a photo and it appears to be 12 flutes. Oil filter housing ratchet size? There's a 76 mm, 12 flute on Amazon for BMWs https://www.amazon.com/KiWAV-Filter-Wrench-Removal-flutes/dp/B00IZGDV6G Someone in a different post commented that there were alot of similarities between BMW and these cars due to some engineers that moved over to Hyundai from BMW.

Using the 5.0 filter/housing photo above and scaling, I come up with very close to the 76mm size as mentioned that's used for the BMW filters.

Does anyone know the correct tool size (including correct number of flutes)?

 

[carguy75]

I use a 32mm socket I believe( not 100% certain of exact size) on the "nut" portion of the oil filter cap on my 2015 5.0. An oil filter removal tool with flutes do not work due to the protruding nut on the end of the oil filter cap.

Note: You will first have to remove the round metal oil drain bolt on the oil cap with a hex key( 5mm or 6mm) which will allows you to place a socket on the nut end of the cap.

 

[JJHunter]

I used a larger strap type oil filter wrench. There's no "nut" type of shape on the end of the cap like there is on my wifes 2018 Santa Fe with the V6.

 

[inmanlanier]

I use a 32mm socket I believe( not 100% certain of exact size) on the "nut" portion of the oil filter cap on my 2015 5.0. An oil filter removal tool with flutes do not work due to the protruding nut on the end of the oil filter cap.

DOH - Yes, thanks for saving me some bucks not thinking.

You find that the smaller 'nut' portion is fine for the 25 NM of torque they call out? Do you think a large crescent wrench may work, or do you think that may be too much loading on only two of the flats?

To JJ Hunter - I have one, but the cloth gets quite slippery on the hard polymer. I ended up using large channel locks yesterday and did not like that approach in hindsight.

thanks

 

[carguy75]

DOH - Yes, thanks for saving me some bucks not thinking.

You find that the smaller 'nut' portion is fine for the 25 NM of torque they call out? Do you think a large crescent wrench may work, or do you think that may be too much loading on only two of the flats?

To JJ Hunter - I have one, but the cloth gets quite slippery on the hard polymer. I ended up using large channel locks yesterday and did not like that approach in hindsight.

thanks

I would just use a six point 32mm or 36mm socket to prevent rounding the plastic nut section.

The oil filter cap do not need much torque to seal; I just tighten the oil cap until it stop moving with my socket wrench. No leaks for the several times I have changed my oil.

Note: Always use new rubber seals and drain bolt on the cap.

 

[inmanlanier]

Note: Always use new rubber seals and drain bolt on the cap.

Too funny - this time I did not replace the large O-ring; firing up, it leaked. I examined it and could find no cuts or abrasions. I then replaced with the new one. Your remark is timely and on point.

 

[carguy75]

Too funny - this time I did not replace the large O-ring; firing up, it leaked. I examined it and could find no cuts or abrasions. I then replaced with the new one. Your remark is timely and on point.

Thank you.

I have been doing my own oil changes for a long time on various cars over the years. The one lesson I learned the hard way is that o-rings and washers need to be replaced even if they look good or you risk having a leak.

I also learned that it is always best to use OEM oil filters instead of aftermarket oil filters due to factory oil filters keeping the engine running at it specific oil pressure as designed by the factory.

However, I am sure some aftermarket oil filters do just as good of a job if not better than factory oil filters, but I just use factory oil filters since I do not see a reason to go aftermarket most of the time since factory oil filters are usually not that expensive and can be ordered online.

 

[inmanlanier]

Wix and Purolator are the only two I generally use.

 

[asleep@thewheel]

I have a 2015 Genesis 5.0 sedan. After changing my oil again today and cursing at the challenge to remove the black polymer oil filter housing, I've done several searches to try and locate the correct tool. I have numerous oil filter housing removal tools, however none this large. Unfortunately the car is back together now so I can't try and measure.

In searching the internet, I found one suggestion of 88.5mm with a ? after it. I searched and found an 88 mm tool on Amazon that states it's for Hyundai, but it is 15 flutes. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KMUMKWE/ref=pe_825000_114212990_TE_FOCE_n_id

The photo in another post for the 5.0 shows a photo and it appears to be 12 flutes. Oil filter housing ratchet size? There's a 76 mm, 12 flute on Amazon for BMWs https://www.amazon.com/KiWAV-Filter-Wrench-Removal-flutes/dp/B00IZGDV6G Someone in a different post commented that there were alot of similarities between BMW and these cars due to some engineers that moved over to Hyundai from BMW.

Using the 5.0 filter/housing photo above and scaling, I come up with very close to the 76mm size as mentioned that's used for the BMW filters.

Does anyone know the correct tool size (including correct number of flutes)?

I have changed the oil twelve times in my 2015 Genesis 5.0. Use a 6 mm allen wrench to remove the center plug. (There will be a new plug in the box with the new filter.)

Then use a 24 mm socket wrench to remove the black housing containing the oil filter. (A new O-ring for the housing will also be in the box with the new filter.)

Also, a new crush washer for the oil pan drain plug will be in the box.

It is messier than a normal spin-on oil filter, but it's not difficult to change the oil filter. And I've never had one leak. The worst part of the entire job is removing the bottom panels to get access to the filter and oil pan drain plug. You will need a push-pin removal tool and a 10 mm socket.

 

[inmanlanier]

Then use a 24 mm socket wrench to remove the black housing containing the oil filter. (A new O-ring for the housing will also be in the box with the new filter.)

Do you have the 3.8L or 5.0L. I believe they use different filters, which then means (to me) potentially different housing sizes.

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[asleep@thewheel]

Do you have the 3.8L or 5.0L. I believe they use different filters, which then means (to me) potentially different housing sizes.

A quote from my post, "I have changed the oil twelve times in my 2015 Genesis 5.0"

 

[inmanlanier]

DOH! thanks

 

[TinsleyC]

My 3.8 '19 G80 uses a 27mm socket. This is the one I bought, works great.

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[Chad86tsi]

I used a larger strap type oil filter wrench. There's no "nut" type of shape on the end of the cap like there is on my wifes 2018 Santa Fe with the V6.

I use a strap wrench on my 5.0 as well. works just fine and easy to do. It has a nut section, but the strap wrench just works to that's what I do.

 

[asleep@thewheel]

DOH! thanks

No worries.

 

[BoboF15C]

2012 Genesis 5.0 RSpec
The 6mm allen drain nut on the bottom of the filter casing is stripped. I'm assuming I can leave it in and just add less oil on refill?