Oil filter problem - SV650.org

07-09-15, 11:43 AM

Hi guys,

Just changed the oil and filter on the SV.
When I put the new filter on for some reason the oil filter removal tool was too small for the filter, by maybe 1mm. Maybe I bent it taking off the old filter, but it would still fit over the old one but not the new one??

I've hand tightened the new filter on the bike but there is the most tiny oil leak from the filter. Its not even a drip. I think I need to tighten the filter by about a 1/4 of a turn more max.

What can I use?

I've done many oil and filter changes on this bike but never had this issue.

Thanks

DarrenSV650S · 07-09-15, 11:50 AM

You're only supposed to put it on hand tight

07-09-15, 11:57 AM

The Hayes manual says hand tighten and then tighten 3/4 of a turn more with the filter removal tool.
However, I've never tightened it that far as I haven't needed to. I've done maybe 5 filter changes on this bike and never had this problem before.

Problem is that I have hand tightened it but this time isn't providing me with a tight seal - it is seeping the tiniest amount of oil.

Tool doesn't fit on the filter, so I need something else to tighten it up fractionally, any ideas?

Craig380 · 07-09-15, 12:17 PM

Serious tip - put on some Marigolds or other washing-up style rubber glove that fits your hand relatively snugly, that will easily give you the extra grip you need to tighten it another 45 degrees or so by hand.

Red ones · 07-09-15, 12:20 PM

Got a leather belt on your trousers?

Wrap it round the filter and feed the belt through the buckle, then pull it round a 1/4 turn with the loose end.

07-09-15, 02:55 PM

sound like a good plan! I will give it a go

Fen Tiger · 07-09-15, 05:36 PM

Re filter size I found that the Suzuki oil filter is 67mm but sellers are offering the 68mm tool for the SV. I think that the aftermarket filters are or may be 68mm. Is this the reason your filter cup socket does not fit the new filter?

09-09-15, 04:57 PM

K&N filters have a bolt head built in for easy removal and installation.

16-09-15, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fen Tiger

Re filter size I found that the Suzuki oil filter is 67mm but sellers are offering the 68mm tool for the SV. I think that the aftermarket filters are or may be 68mm. Is this the reason your filter cup socket does not fit the new filter?

That may very well be the issue, I will have to check that for my next filter.

I used a belt to tighten it up a little bit more and it seems to have done the trick.

Thanks

07-09-15, 11:43 AM	#1
pencil shavings Guest Posts: n/a	Oil filter problem Hi guys, Just changed the oil and filter on the SV. When I put the new filter on for some reason the oil filter removal tool was too small for the filter, by maybe 1mm. Maybe I bent it taking off the old filter, but it would still fit over the old one but not the new one?? I've hand tightened the new filter on the bike but there is the most tiny oil leak from the filter. Its not even a drip. I think I need to tighten the filter by about a 1/4 of a turn more max. What can I use? I've done many oil and filter changes on this bike but never had this issue. Thanks

07-09-15, 11:50 AM	#2
DarrenSV650S Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dundee Posts: 4,404	Oil filter problem You're only supposed to put it on hand tight

07-09-15, 11:57 AM	#3
pencil shavings Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Oil filter problem The Hayes manual says hand tighten and then tighten 3/4 of a turn more with the filter removal tool. However, I've never tightened it that far as I haven't needed to. I've done maybe 5 filter changes on this bike and never had this problem before. Problem is that I have hand tightened it but this time isn't providing me with a tight seal - it is seeping the tiniest amount of oil. Tool doesn't fit on the filter, so I need something else to tighten it up fractionally, any ideas?

07-09-15, 12:17 PM	#4
Craig380 Member Mega Poster Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 1,237	Re: Oil filter problem Serious tip - put on some Marigolds or other washing-up style rubber glove that fits your hand relatively snugly, that will easily give you the extra grip you need to tighten it another 45 degrees or so by hand.

07-09-15, 12:20 PM	#5
Red ones Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 1,422	Oil filter problem Got a leather belt on your trousers? Wrap it round the filter and feed the belt through the buckle, then pull it round a 1/4 turn with the loose end.

07-09-15, 02:55 PM	#6
pencil shavings Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Oil filter problem sound like a good plan! I will give it a go

07-09-15, 05:36 PM	#7
Fen Tiger Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 219	Re: Oil filter problem Re filter size I found that the Suzuki oil filter is 67mm but sellers are offering the 68mm tool for the SV. I think that the aftermarket filters are or may be 68mm. Is this the reason your filter cup socket does not fit the new filter?

09-09-15, 04:57 PM	#8
deathpunch Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Oil filter problem K&N filters have a bolt head built in for easy removal and installation.

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