Oil Filter Removal Tool

Discussion in 'Technical Help' started by bmwbrads, Oct 28, 2018.

  1. bmwbrads

    bmwbrads New Member

    Aug 30, 2018
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    Hi
    Can anyone tell me the size of the oil filter removal tool for a street twin i have tried a 65mm/14 flutes cup wrench but it just slips ?
     
  2. Retired Phil

    Retired Phil Well-Known Member

    Jun 22, 2017
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    just measured a new filter. it is 65mm. Get one of these adjustable ones and never look back.

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  3. bmwbrads

    bmwbrads New Member

    Aug 30, 2018
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    Thank's Phil I have ordered this tool now on amazon. Regards
     
  4. Retired Phil

    Retired Phil Well-Known Member

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    glad to help. got tired of so many different sized cups. ( although a large cup is a good thing. hehe). i also have a larger one for bigger car filters.
     
  5. MattP

    MattP Active Member

    Feb 27, 2018
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    Hammer a screwdriver through it, no tool required!
     
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  6. Tigcraft

    Tigcraft Unheard of Member

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    Good common sense tip Jez
     
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  7. jbell

    jbell Well-Known Member

    Dec 22, 2018
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    Drill a couple holes in the bottom of your removal tool large enough to fit a small self-tapping screw through. Place on bottom of filter, run the screws up into the filter and remove. It doesn't bugger up your tool and will grip your filter. Just a slight bit messier. Do not use this approach to install new filter. ;)
     
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  8. Hamburg

    Hamburg Senior Member

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    Main thing is just not to overtighten it, you should be able to remove it wearing rubber gloves, if you need the removal tool it’s too tight.
     
  9. Oldyam

    Oldyam Grumpy Old Git

    May 14, 2017
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    Wouldnt be the first time I've seen someone pierce the sump or crankcases doing this !!
     
  10. Oldyam

    Oldyam Grumpy Old Git

    May 14, 2017
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    And dont fit it dry, lubricate the seal with oil on the new filter before fitting
     
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