Facom Oil Filter Chain Wrench (D.149) - for the removal of oil filters in confined spaces when not accessible with a standard filter wrench. Range - 50>110mm. Current stock was made in France. Future supply will be made in Taiwan.
Unlike the other cup-style filter wrenches, the FACOM D.149 is a universal, heavy-duty 1/2-inch square drive chain oil filter wrench. Because it is an adjustable chain design rather than a fixed-diameter cap, it does not target one specific vehicle model. Instead, the high-tensile alloy chain wraps completely around any cylindrical spin-on metal filter canister ranging dynamically from 50 mm to 110 mm in diameter. When torque is applied through a standard 1/2" socket wrench or extension bar, the chain automatically self-tightens uniformly around the canister, ensuring a slip-free bite in cramped engine bays where dedicated strap or cap wrenches cannot clear.
What Cars Can the D.149 Service? Since the 50 mm to 110 mm operational envelope encompasses nearly 95% of all passenger cars, SUVs, and light trucks, the D.149 can be used on:
- Subcompact to Midsize Imports (50 mm – 75 mm Filters): Readily removes the small 65 mm filters found on modern Hondas, Nissans, and Subarus.
- European Saloons & SUVs (74 mm – 86 mm Filters): Comfortably grips standard spin-on canisters or rigid oil filter housings equipped on Volkswagen, Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz platforms.
- Domestic Pickups & Large V8s (90 mm – 110 mm Filters): Adjusts perfectly to the wide canisters used by older American trucks, including common Ford, GM, and RAM engine blocks.
Warning: While highly versatile for spin-on metal canisters, a chain wrench should never be used on plastic cartridge-style oil filter housings (like the ones found on modern Toyota V6 vehicles) because the localized biting force of the chain links can easily crack or crush the plastic housing cap.
