The real way to remove a stubborn oil filter - Yamaha FZ6 Forums - International FZ6 Motorcycle Community Forum

BranNwebster · 06-07-2008, 06:35 AM

Just found this today how cool! Beats a screwdriver.

Here is a link. Sorry for the pic quality

Grainger Industrial Supply: Oil Filter Wrench, 3 Jaw Universal 1EKJ5

**Nelly** · 06-07-2008, 07:03 AM

That looks like it would do the job.

Nelly

**grommit** · 06-07-2008, 07:07 AM

Thought a screwdriver and a hammer was the ultimate method.

madmanmaigret · 06-07-2008, 07:08 AM

I worked at an oil shop an we used something similar.... they work great, but the filter shouldn't be that tight (especially if you did the last change.)

DefyInertia · 06-07-2008, 09:34 AM

Never used the screwdriver method as it sounds really messy. I always use a set of large adjustable pliers...works really well on both my truck and bike.

gomd3 · 06-07-2008, 10:42 AM

I do all my oil changes so the filter isn't super glued onto the bike... but when I bought the FZ I had to use the screwdriver method cause the last owner probably used the oil wrench to tighten that sucker down... tight space on the fz also

GConn · 06-07-2008, 11:09 AM

Got this one for cheap & it seems good. Will see...
Brand New, 3/8" Heavy Duty Oil Filter Remover, Wrench on eBay, also, Hand Tools, Garage Equipment Tools, Cars, Parts Vehicles (end time 08-Jun-08 00:50:01 BST)

DocFZ6 · 06-07-2008, 11:11 AM

The best thing to do is swicht to a K&N filter. It has a nut on the housing and all you need is a ratchet and socket set up. Easy on, easy off. It makes it easy to torque to the proper setting as well.

GConn · 06-07-2008, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DocFZ6

The best thing to do is swicht to a K&N filter. It has a nut on the housing and all you need is a ratchet and socket set up. Easy on, easy off. It makes it easy to torque to the proper setting as well.

I've heard too many people complaining that they break the bolt when tightening when no torque wrench is available. May be BS?

Combat · 06-07-2008, 12:35 PM

Yeah I had to use the screw driver method on my first oil change. Damn dealer had that thing ridiculously tight.

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DefyInertia Saratogian Moderator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Bike: '04 FZ6N - Silver Posts: 1,994 Rep Power: 56 Member #419	Re: The real way to remove a stubborn oil filter Never used the screwdriver method as it sounds really messy. I always use a set of large adjustable pliers...works really well on both my truck and bike. __________________ 2004 FZ6N / KTM 125 SX www.youtube.com/DefyInertia "Y'all Be Safe Out There" - KILLBOY My Rider Resume

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gomd3 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Maryland, USA Bike: 2005 FZ6 Posts: 161 Rep Power: 4 Member #2290	Re: The real way to remove a stubborn oil filter I do all my oil changes so the filter isn't super glued onto the bike... but when I bought the FZ I had to use the screwdriver method cause the last owner probably used the oil wrench to tighten that sucker down... tight space on the fz also

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GConn Squid hater Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Nicosia / Cyprus Bike: '06 Fz6 Posts: 810 Rep Power: 14 Member #897	Re: The real way to remove a stubborn oil filter Got this one for cheap & it seems good. Will see... Brand New, 3/8" Heavy Duty Oil Filter Remover, Wrench on eBay, also, Hand Tools, Garage Equipment Tools, Cars, Parts Vehicles (end time 08-Jun-08 00:50:01 BST) __________________ http://gconnfz6.blogspot.com/

06-07-2008, 11:11 AM	#8 (permalink)
DocFZ6 Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Medford, Oregon USA Bike: 2007 FZ6 Posts: 23 Rep Power: 3 Member #2941	Re: The real way to remove a stubborn oil filter The best thing to do is swicht to a K&N filter. It has a nut on the housing and all you need is a ratchet and socket set up. Easy on, easy off. It makes it easy to torque to the proper setting as well.

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Combat Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SoCal Bike: 2006 Posts: 42 Rep Power: 4 Member #1606	Re: The real way to remove a stubborn oil filter Yeah I had to use the screw driver method on my first oil change. Damn dealer had that thing ridiculously tight.

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