Help with first service...
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Tourer
Joined: May 2007
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From: Lafayette, Louisiana
Help with first service...
I have drained all of the fluids and i have replaced the primary fluid...well now i go to take off the oil filter and its not workin..i mean its in a tight spot and obviously they put it on super tight from the factory...does anyone know of a way to take it off without buying the filter wrench from the stealer? thanks...
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: Greene County, MS
RE: Help with first service...
I don't....I have the filter wrench from the stealer and it works pretty well. You should be able to grab a similar one from Wal-Mart or Autozone or somewhere that would work.
Big Kahuna HDF Member
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RE: Help with first service...
I think I would spend the $8 for the wrench rather than get out the BFH and risk cracking the engine case or any other object that may get in the way. While you are flailing away watch out for the crank position sensor. It will cost you more than the wrench.
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Intermediate
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RE: Help with first service...
To each their own, but if you can't us the hammer on and around your scoot, you probably shouldn't be working on it. A hammer is a precision tool and besides, the wall on the filter is not very thick. Your call though man, good luck.
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Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2006
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From: Gulf Coast Mississippi
RE: Help with first service...
Oil filterscan be a pain to get off sometimes. I bought a remover from Autozone that works. One trick I do is lossening it while the motor is cool; usually can do with my hands. Have some rags ready, may spill a little oil,then re-tighten, but not too tight. Start motor and let it warm up and change oil. The filter will usually come off easy.