could they made this any more inconvenient? any tool to make this easy...i have a filter wrench, but kept hitting the headers

 

you almost have to remove a fairing but its pretty easy to,
but dont replace the oil filter with stock, replace it with a K&N
it has a nut on the end which solves the problem, you can just tighten
and then loosen it with a socket.

06 yellow f4i
stock
8700 mls.

 

Just use a big *** wrench I used a plumbers wrench and just cranked down on the damn thing!

 

Get the filter wrench that fits over the end of it like a cap. It's got all the flat sides on it and it's made to fit that filter perfectly. I got mine at Mungenast Honda on Lindbergh for like $12

 

no wrench needed here, I just use my hands never had a problem

 

+1 on k&n been using them for over 2 years

i got a wrench used for changing car oil it comes from the side and looks like a claw can find it at your local auto shop, i use that to get the old filter off and put on a K&N filter on and after that just wait for the next person with a non K&N filter

 

If you are still trying to get it off, drain the oil, cover the headers with foil, stick a screw driver through the filter if you cant find a wrench. I would just do that so you dont have to buy a tool you arent going to use anymore if you replace it with a K&N

 

why dont you just use socket extension with the filter wrench?

 

i got it off finally, should have gone k&n...but got a honda one this time..will definately go K&n next time around...thanks for your help

 

Like someone said before, use this cap wrench. No hitting the headers since you're going in from behind the front tire. It attaches to your standard ratchet...



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