Do it up by hand

[I'm_a_Newbie]

Hi

I was a mechanic for many years. To put the new filter on, smear some oil on the seal and then tighten by hand until it takes you a bit of effort to get it to move. Don't force it. Never use a tool to fit it. you may overtighten it and damage the seal. You may also have major trouble getting it off in 6 months time!

To get the old one off, try using your hand first. If it won't move punch a screwdriver through it or buy a removal tool.

If you need to buy a removal tool check out the results of the search link below:
http://www.machinemart.co.uk/search.asp?q=oil+filter

This is a really good site for all sorts of tools.

[Saint Matt]

That's great!

[I'm_a_Newbie]

Whoops

Must have hit the wrong button, this should be on the Oil Filter Removal thread!

[Diveboy]

Its its like any-other O ring then making it to tight can make it worse not better. I've never actually faced that problem on a bike but my home brew beer went flat once and my regulator leaked (SUCBA) due to over tightening

For info. Flat home brew is nasty but lemonade can save it. :lol:

[PoRk ChOp]

Flat home brew is nasty but lemonade can save it. :lol:

And it gives you the ****s for the 1st week, then your body adjusts and it's fine :lol:

[ash]

And keep an eye on it every month or so..... I say this because last week my oil filter SPLIT after only 6000 miles !!!!! Oil everywhere..... luckily I was at some traffic lights in Manchester city centre so noticed before any damage could have happened. 5 more minutes and I'd have been on the motorway... dread to think. I've never heard of this happening before, on a car or bike, but the breakdown recovery guy said it's starting to happen more and more. So just keep an eye on it !!!