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Mar 27, 2021 | 09:26 PM

#21

coop creek

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From: Reading, PA

I got one of those form-a -funnels, I used it once, I'm not sure it's any better than aluminum foil or cardboard, I need to try it once or twice more. if you shape in into a "U" it wants to stay in a straight shape like a roof gutter, it does not easily snake/serpentine to route the draining oil around obstacles. Speaking of roof gutters, I bought one of those 8 inch long nails that are used to attach them to the house and sharpened the point with a bench grinder, and I use this to punch holes in the oil filter. punch the lower hole first, then the one on top, so you don't get splattered with oil.

Mar 27, 2021 | 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe from So Cal

I like the relocation method but I already moved my cooler out there. The bag method looks good too but I think I’ll try the drill-a-hole method next time.

Or you can do the oil cooler on one side and the filter relo on the other. There is room to put them both on the same side, but it is tight.

In this pic you can see the oil cooler on one side the the oil filter relo on the other.

Video on the easiest way to change the filter, fast, easy, no mess.

Even though the vid is about how to clean a permanent oil filter...it shows how easy it is to remove and install the filter.

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Mar 28, 2021 | 12:14 PM

#23

JayStronghawk

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From: Lake City, Florida (Native)

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Originally Posted by Iceman24

^^^Yep^^^

Just bought a @DK Custom oil filter relocation kit...can't wait to install. Spring's here - just holding off for steady dry/warm day.

Will just add had it a bit over 2 years and 4 Oil Changes and quite pleased with it ..

Mar 29, 2021 | 02:02 PM

#24

Brewmany

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From: Prior Lake, MN

After trying cardboard and aluminum foil without any luck, I started going hi tech. Shove a wad of paper towels under the filter housing. I am also very careful to keep the open end of filter pointing up so i don't spill what remains in the filter. Surprising little mess.

Mar 29, 2021 | 07:08 PM

#25

pingman68

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From: Displaced hillbilly

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Originally Posted by FreedomRider

My oil change method ... loosen the filter so you can turn it by hand but it doesn't drip yet ... pull a plastic bag (HD, Walmart) over the filter and the filter mount ... unscrew the filter by hand ... let the filter and mess fall into the bag ... throw it all away ... I still get a little I need to clean up but nothing a blue paper shop towel can't handle ... I've used this method on Sportsters, Dynas, Softails, and Glides without probems

this similar to my approach, except I use a ziploc freezer bag that I can seal up afterwards....