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Nov 9, 2009 | 07:00 AM

#11

maineultraclassic

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From: Biddeford, Maine

Switch over to K&N oil filters, and all you need is a 17mm socket to remove the oil filter.

KN171C is the part number for the chrome twin cam oil filters, cost about $15.

They are all I use and recommend.

Steve

Nov 9, 2009 | 07:44 AM

#12

2003Springer

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From: Scottsboro

I stick a Screw driver thru the side and then use my hand!

Nov 9, 2009 | 08:38 AM

#13

Indianspringsaz

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From: Arizona

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Originally Posted by capt_caveman

I use this one from Advanced Auto. Cost about $7 or so. It works fine for me.

Use this one.

Nov 9, 2009 | 08:54 AM

#14

BadPiggy

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From: Knoxville, TN

Quote:

Originally Posted by capt_caveman

I use this one from Advanced Auto. Cost about $7 or so. It works fine for me.

Yup!
Works like a charm!

Nov 9, 2009 | 09:24 AM

#15

Our07Ultra

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From: St. Augustine Florida

Quote:

Originally Posted by capt_caveman

I use this one from Advanced Auto. Cost about $7 or so. It works fine for me.

same here! works like a charm!!

Nov 9, 2009 | 09:30 AM

#16

69z28

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From: east cen.miss

I use the one from Drag Specialties without the cutout too,got it for 10 bucks at the dealer.

Nov 9, 2009 | 10:27 AM

#17

dawg

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From: Vermont

A point to make with the strap wrenches, it is easier to drain the filter using this without making a mess. I use the cut out one and have to remove it while I'm doing the hole trick. For those that don't know the hole trick, I punch a hole with an awl into the very top of the filter and then spin it so the hole is down at the bottom (easy to do with strap wrench) and then poke another hole in the top again (which was the bottom before). This acts as an air hole to allow the oil to drain out of the filter into your aluminum foil or soda bottle or whatever you may use.