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Apr 20, 2016 | 09:38 AM

cmosentine

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Hi all: My weekend adventure was to change the oil in my 2008 FLSTF. However the top of the HD oil filter rounded off in the filter removal tool. Several screwdriver holes later I had the filter off. I still had one more HD filter to I put that on temporarily.

I know K&N makes a filter that can be removed with a socket and ratchet, are they any good?

Apr 20, 2016 | 09:39 AM

murfe

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The K&N is what I've been running the last three oil changes, WAY easier than the old school one.

Apr 20, 2016 | 09:44 AM

kishstl

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Just changed mine last night. K&N much easier. 17mm nut on it. Also use the little orange funnel thingy under the oil filter to help direct oil into pan. Works well.

Apr 20, 2016 | 09:51 AM

LA_Dog

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metal strap loop oil filter wrench, or long pliers-type of wrench. removes everything. But I just changed mine out to the FLO billet reusable filter which has a hex nut on it.

Apr 20, 2016 | 10:10 AM

cmosentine

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Thanks guys.

Apr 20, 2016 | 10:34 AM

Br125

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Just to add. I found the HiFlo filters to be cheaper than K&N when I did my last change. From what I understand, HiFlo makes the K&N filters, so pick the better deal.