ok i am trying to remove my oil filter and i am unable too. i have tried the screwdriver method and the filter wrench doesnt work. i am tearing my oil filter to shreds trying all of these things. does anyone have any good ideas or tips. the screwdriver method i tried i went from the bottom of filter and up. and i tried turning counterclockwise with no luck. any suggestion would be greatly appreciated.
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Using the search function will help you maintain your bike.ok i am trying to remove my oil filter and i am unable too. i have tried the screwdriver method and the filter wrench doesnt work. i am tearing my oil filter to shreds trying all of these things. does anyone have any good ideas or tips. the screwdriver method i tried i went from the bottom of filter and up. and i tried turning counterclockwise with no luck. any suggestion would be greatly appreciated.
oil filter removal is a good search.....
http://www.600cc.org/forum/f91/fz6r-oil-change-how-15839/
For the screwdriver method careful not to hit any parts on the bike. Could damage something.
It takes a while but you can rotate it little by little. If it fails then get a pair of vice grips or some grip and pinch it hard and turn.
Surprised that my friend was able to do it this way as I suggested screwdriver he said that's the last method.
It takes a while but you can rotate it little by little. If it fails then get a pair of vice grips or some grip and pinch it hard and turn.
Surprised that my friend was able to do it this way as I suggested screwdriver he said that's the last method.
not enough room for most straps, just can't get the leverage needed. I just used an endcap oil wrench, had to wrap the filter with a little duct tape to get extra grip.They also make a strap style oil filter wrench,you can usely find them at your local auto parts store..Dont confuse this with the metal band type,its literally a nylon strap that you can insert a ratchet into......
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I didn't do a search , maybe the Search Police will not flame me !
The screwdriver method is it , the factory filter is just small enough any filter wrench you get beside the $100 (JK) factory one is to large .
Go back with the aftermarket filter choices they will fit the wrenches that are sold anywhere .
The screwdriver method is it , the factory filter is just small enough any filter wrench you get beside the $100 (JK) factory one is to large .
Go back with the aftermarket filter choices they will fit the wrenches that are sold anywhere .
With the money you will save doing your maintenance yourself spend few bucks and buy the right tools! While your at it I suggest you the shop manual also. I got my oil wrench at Advance autoparts and i'm using the Mobile oil filter. I just saw that the full synth rotella is in sale this week for $20.00 a jug... i might get 2-3 for later...ok i am trying to remove my oil filter and i am unable too. i have tried the screwdriver method and the filter wrench doesnt work. i am tearing my oil filter to shreds trying all of these things. does anyone have any good ideas or tips. the screwdriver method i tried i went from the bottom of filter and up. and i tried turning counterclockwise with no luck. any suggestion would be greatly appreciated.
But the right tool always make your life easier, and honestly... you don't want to work on a bike with a hammer!
Have fun!
To be honest I'd rather use the screw driver method the first time around and then buy the K&N oil filter all the time than buy new tools. The K&N filter has a nut on top of it so you can just use a regular torque wrench or socket wrench next time + it's one of the "best" oil filters. So in the long end it's good for your bike that you're at least using one of the good oil filters by spending a little extra money every time + you don't have to buy new tools.
Back when we were younger we loved shopping for new toys, now we all love shopping for new tools.
Back when we were younger we loved shopping for new toys, now we all love shopping for new tools.
Do you have the mobile one filter number......With the money you will save doing your maintenance yourself spend few bucks and buy the right tools! While your at it I suggest you the shop manual also. I got my oil wrench at Advance autoparts and i'm using the Mobile oil filter. I just saw that the full synth rotella is in sale this week for $20.00 a jug... i might get 2-3 for later...
But the right tool always make your life easier, and honestly... you don't want to work on a bike with a hammer!
Have fun!