no substitute for the right tool
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Road Master
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From: NC Mountains
no substitute for the right tool
I did my first oil change this weekend(5k service, $64 vs. $275 at dealer) but I had a helluva time getting the oil filter off. I bought a Craftsman oil filter wrench that attaches to a ratchet extension and tightens down on the filter as you try to loosen it. Well, that don't work all that well! I had to improvise by putting a hose clamp around the filter so the p.o.s. filter wrench would grab the filter. Before I do the next oil change, I will buy the HD wrench shown in the shop manual...unless one of the good folks on this forum can show me a better way. I think I saw some threads on this a few months back but I can't remember what tools you guys were using besides the HD brand. Anyone remember? Have a better way? Thanks for the help.
Road Master
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From: Northern California
I use Channellock oil filter pliers on my FXST. They work great and you can use them on other oil filters too.
http://www.labsafety.com/search/Chan...rue&type=brand
http://www.labsafety.com/search/Chan...rue&type=brand
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I really think your best bet in the one that H-D sells for your Ultra.
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You can get the same type wrench that HD sells for less than $5 at an auto parts store. I took my HD filter with me to make sure I got the correct size. I went with black and saved a couple of bucks.
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Road Captain
Joined: Sep 2008
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From: Arizona
dont forget to put a little used oil on the oil filter gasket when you put on the new one. and you dont need to crank down with a 1000 ft/lbs either. hand tighten it till its snug. the next time you go to change it, it will be much easier.
