Stuck motorcycle oil filter trick how to remove it

[JonTheChron]

From the thumbnail, it looks like you used a shotgun to take it off.

[briansmobile1]

@JonTheChron LOL that's a stock photo from using a screw driver several times to rotate it off.

[dhamwaistd]

awsome trick i change about 20 to 50 filters 6 days a week, :/ definitly will try this thanx.!

[1ownjoo2]

On my Jeep i had a oil filter that just would not come off. I took a screw driver and hammerd it in the filter and use that screwdriver as a lever to twist it off.

[briansmobile1]

@1ownjoo2 Good job!

[cydonianman]

@1ownjoo2 i watched my uncle have to do that many years ago on his 69 road runner. but he did that because he was too cheap to go buy a filter wrench at walmart.

[1ownjoo2]

@cydonianman

Well same here, why buy stuff you dont need when you can think of things to use around you ?

[astrid14999]

Another reminder of people who are NOT mechanically inclined, they should be banned from owning tools.

Then again, they buy the CHEAP CHINA junk and strip/round out ALL the fasterers turnning it into a RAT BIKE.

Looks like the cowling just ate it, and the pliers is this some sort of a joke or something?

geezzz

[briansmobile1]

@astrid14999 Keep calm. The cowling is shiny- that's not a scratch. Destroying a filter that is going to be thrown away and replacing it with a new factory filter doesn't constitute a "rat bike" If you want that just buy one from China. I have oil filter sockets for everything including Volvo's, but not everyone else does. This is a good trick for those who want to maintain their vehicle without going hungry for a tool they use once or twice a year.

[merkal90000]

Reason why I NEVER buy race bikes from people using pliers and hitting the cowling taking out chunks.

Pliers = Idiots

[briansmobile1]

@merkal90000 What are you on?

[09beer]

or have a oil filter socket

[robd23auto]

C'mon! Take some pride in your bike! At least take the screws out of the bottom of the mid fairings to seperate them so oil does not get everywhere on the inside of the fairings.

[briansmobile1]

@robd23auto Just chase it with brake parts cleaner after. It will flush the oil out and into the pan. Beauty.

[84W150]

Ever had one that was so tight you had to use an air chisel to get it off? Screwdriver trick just tore the cheap orange and black filter in half. I was careful (lucky) and didn't screw up the gasket surface when I used the air chisel on the remaining half. oil the gasket on the new filter and in most cases 2/3 to 3/4 turn after contact is enough.

[briansmobile1]

@84W150 I HAVE! I tore the whole thing apart down to the base ring and used a hammer and a chisel to make it rotate. I've used the same technique to remove fan clutch nuts.

[R1VideosdotCom]

@84W150 this is a GREAT TIP! We never suggest the old trick of jamming the screw driver through the filter like some riders do. Your method here is awesome, thanks for putting this video out. Cheers!

[briansmobile1]

@R1VideosdotCom You're welcome.

[counkev]

Hey Brain is it bad to start the engine for like 3 seconds after you emptied out all of the oil ? Because that's a trick my uncle does when he is changing the oil and oil filter. So when he removes the oil filter even less oil comes out of the filter upon removal. And when he does turn off the engine I see more oil coming out of the drain hole.

[briansmobile1]

@counkev Interesting. It's probably ok on most vehicles, but I wouldn't do that on anything V-tec, or SVT etc. Getting all the oil out of those is a bad day.... or two.

[counkev]

@briansmobile1 Well yea, but it helps in the oil filter area so when he removes it there wouldn't be oil in the area. Do you know why newer Toyotas have their oil filter in the bottom of the car now? I like in in the engine compartment much easier to get to.

Good Information on the stuck oil filter in a motorcycle.

[spelunkerd]

@counkev The residual oil in the head is useful for those 10 seconds it takes to fill the new filter, when you start up for the first time after an oil change. So, I would not feel it is very safe to follow your uncle's lead. For the same reason, I like to run the vehicle a little before a change, to get the oil warm and flowing. It used to be common practice to pull the fuel pump relay so the engine wouldn't start right away after an oil change, but not many mechanics do that any more.

[briansmobile1]

@spelunkerd That's good counsel- thanks.

[LeeStaggo]

Oldest trick in the book is to stab a old screwdriver thru the filter. And then use a hammer to get it off.

[briansmobile1]

@LeeStaggo I have done that one. I find it to be messy and sometimes it even doesn't work- filter just shreds. BUT it is good to note it here in the comments.- Thanks!

[2LateIWon]

I hate it when people put the filter on to tight. There is no need for that. Plus if they don't lube that gasket it makes it tough sometimes too.

[briansmobile1]

@2LateIWon I just punch them in the FACE! ... or say something like... hey man, that filter... it was kinda tight.

[2LateIWon]

@briansmobile1 Well I never got to confront them. It was customer cars now days I don't have that problem and if I do I can only blame the last person that did it........oh that me LOL

[briansmobile1]

@2LateIWon I like return customers. Their previous mechanic is AWESOME! Seems he sets them up for success and reliability.

[fleetwoodsucks]

cant you get like a bike chain type tool and just loop it round and pull it?

[chillincruisin]

what kind of motorcycle would you suggest for a first bike?

I'm looking for something fairly inexpensive, but that still looks modern.

any suggestions?

[briansmobile1]

@chillincruisin It depends. If you only want something cheap to look at buy a Suzuki anything. If you're going to ride it and want it to work and be safe- buy the best Honda your budget allows. Yamaha is a second choice, then Kawasaki. Harley's are junk and so are Suzuki and Kawasaki. Ducatti's are nice, but expensive to buy and more so to maintain. The same goes for KTM, BMW and Aprilia.

[peelout40]

@chillincruisin I bought a 1983 Kawasaki GPz550. Yeah, it's not the fastest or coolest, but it has been so reliable. It's all simple to maintain, and with less parts in the way (fairings, covers, etc...) it's really not a hassle/expensive to own.

[briansmobile1]

@peelout40 peelout40 is probably right. An older mid performance machine may be the ticket.

[kary1982v6]

I have come across filters that not even that would work.. apparently some people think that it is just gong to fly off.. ( I have had that happen too.. that was funny!)

[hp11208]

Sup B is it easy to tune up bikes like say a Yamaha,do the spark plug,air filter,oil change.

[JohnzCarz]

That's a great tip!

[briansmobile1]

@JohnzCarz It is- I made this one up. Thanks for posting.

[TEMEZARE]

always i like your video ;)



[briansmobile1]

@TEMEZARE Well if you like'em I may just keep making them ; )