Help with oill filter removal!!! - Page 8

kellymac530 · 01-10-2013, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by def

K&Ns are not the answer to much of anything.

Their air filters are a mess to clean and pass dirt and their oil filters with what appears to be a convenient nut are sub-standard quality.

Mobil or Purolators are the benchmark for oil filters if you're not using OE.

Heavy equipment mechanics everywhere would beg to differ...Wix are the standard for quality filters and if they have an interchange cross over part number for any of my vehicles, that is all I use.

qman8 · 01-10-2013, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Neal J Hinerman

@ qman8: What kind of shape was the gasket in? Was it stuck to the motor, or did it come off with the filter?

K&N has a nice little nut on the filter, but the key word is "little." How much torque can you apply to the little nut vs. using a cup-style socket that attaches to the whole filter? As Steptoe mentioned, the little nut can twist off. I myself would prefer the ability to apply more torque. I've used the cup-style socket method for over 35 years on all kinds of vehicles, and never had a problem getting a filter off with it.

The gasket came off with the filter, but it looked like it was compressed way too much.
I agree with you...in this case, I'm sure the nut and filter skin would have twisted off. In that case, the screw method i used wouldnt work, and you'd be SOL.

El Gato · 01-10-2013, 04:09 PM

I know I'm a day late and a dollar short here (BTW- OP congrats on getting that thing off finally) but I thought I'd pass along another idea for those that might be interested. A few others have mentioned sticking some emory cloth between the filter wrench and the filter. I've had good luck in the past with pulling a latex glove over the (cup style) filter wrench before putting the wrench on the filter. I have a box of cheap gloves in the garage for oil changes, and they give the wrench just enough 'extra' grip and take up any slop between the filter and wrench.

kellymac530 · 01-10-2013, 04:43 PM

No need to buy shop gloves...grab a couple while waiting in the docs office for your next prostate exam....least they could give us for that discomfort

Good idea on the glove gripper though.

def · 01-10-2013, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kellymac530

Heavy equipment mechanics everywhere would beg to differ...Wix are the standard for quality filters and if they have an interchange cross over part number for any of my vehicles, that is all I use.

Agreed if your changing oil on a bulldozer.

We're talkin' about a motorcycle here and the Wix item may not be available at the local corner auto parts store.

GS Addict · 01-10-2013, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by def

Agreed if your changing oil on a bulldozer.

Hey, the GS is somewhat of a bulldozer! Unstoppable!

GS Addict · 01-10-2013, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kellymac530

No need to buy shop gloves...grab a couple while waiting in the docs office for your next prostate exam....least they could give us for that discomfort

Good idea on the glove gripper though.

Or you could always ask for the old ones!

NoVa Rider · 01-11-2013, 05:11 AM

That would be hard core KLRista!

qman8 · 01-11-2013, 05:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kellymac530

No need to buy shop gloves...grab a couple while waiting in the docs office for your next prostate exam....least they could give us for that discomfort

Good idea on the glove gripper though.

Now that I'm married, I could just use some old condoms!!!!...Non-Lubricated, of course!

ragtoplvr · 01-11-2013, 05:51 AM

Purolator, Wix, Baldwin and Mobil 1 appear to be good filters, from the look. The paper inside is the key, and very few if any of us have any ability to test that.

Rod

WeazyBuddha · 01-11-2013, 06:12 AM

Opinions on the Mann filters from Beemer Boneyard?

GS Addict · 01-11-2013, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by WeazyBuddha

Opinions on the Mann filters from Beemer Boneyard?

Mann = Excellent filter.
They make filters for for all European OE

t6pilot · 01-11-2013, 03:08 PM

I've had nothing but problems with stamped oil filter wrenches
The machined wrench from Jesse luggage is quality
The very best(expensive) is the RCU Designs wrench. Model RCU3000
Gave up using K&N oil filters they have gone cheap
Same for fram
Bought a dozen BMW filters from Beemer boneyard think they were $12 each should last for awhile
Be sure and put some oil on new filters gasket to avoid that sticking in the future

trout'r · 01-11-2013, 03:19 PM

my local napa carries the gold filter which i can get (discounted) for 3.50 each
trout'r

seniorasi · 01-11-2013, 04:09 PM

Anyone know who makes the BMW filters?

01-10-2013, 04:09 PM	#108
El Gato Studly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2010 Location: Los Gatos, CA Oddometer: 513	I know I'm a day late and a dollar short here (BTW- OP congrats on getting that thing off finally) but I thought I'd pass along another idea for those that might be interested. A few others have mentioned sticking some emory cloth between the filter wrench and the filter. I've had good luck in the past with pulling a latex glove over the (cup style) filter wrench before putting the wrench on the filter. I have a box of cheap gloves in the garage for oil changes, and they give the wrench just enough 'extra' grip and take up any slop between the filter and wrench. __________________ ---

01-10-2013, 04:43 PM	#109
kellymac530 motorcycle addict Joined: Feb 2010 Location: so. cal. Oddometer: 927	No need to buy shop gloves...grab a couple while waiting in the docs office for your next prostate exam....least they could give us for that discomfort Good idea on the glove gripper though. __________________ it is easier to ask for forgiveness than permission

01-11-2013, 06:12 AM	#116
WeazyBuddha Carbon-Based Humanoid Joined: Mar 2008 Location: RGV Texas Oddometer: 2,862	Opinions on the Mann filters from Beemer Boneyard? __________________ 08 GS ● 02 KLR ● 12 WR250R ● 04 KDX200 ● 00 VFR

01-11-2013, 03:19 PM	#119
trout'r Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2005 Oddometer: 130	wix makes NAPA gold filters my local napa carries the gold filter which i can get (discounted) for 3.50 each trout'r

01-11-2013, 04:09 PM	#120
seniorasi Studly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2009 Location: Edge of the light Oddometer: 659	BMW Filters Anyone know who makes the BMW filters? __________________ 2012 R1200 GSA FYYFF

01-11-2013, 05:11 AM	#113
NoVa Rider Beastly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2006 Oddometer: 1,814	That would be hard core KLRista!

01-11-2013, 05:51 AM	#115
ragtoplvr Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2007 Location: S. W. Mssouri Oddometer: 4,600	Purolator, Wix, Baldwin and Mobil 1 appear to be good filters, from the look. The paper inside is the key, and very few if any of us have any ability to test that. Rod

01-11-2013, 03:08 PM	#118
t6pilot Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2011 Location: huntington beach Oddometer: 450	I've had nothing but problems with stamped oil filter wrenches The machined wrench from Jesse luggage is quality The very best(expensive) is the RCU Designs wrench. Model RCU3000 Gave up using K&N oil filters they have gone cheap Same for fram Bought a dozen BMW filters from Beemer boneyard think they were $12 each should last for awhile Be sure and put some oil on new filters gasket to avoid that sticking in the future

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