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[grc]

Wiping a film of clean oil on the rubber seal then only hand tightening when installing usually is enough to ensure easy removal of most any filter.

What he said ^^^.  I know it's not popular, but following instructions is usually a good idea and can prevent mistakes that create problems and extra work.  I wouldn't blame the filter, I'd blame the person who didn't follow instructions when it was originally installed.  Btw, hand tightening doesn't mean having your buddy with the huge arms and hands crank it down until it won't budge. Start by cleaning the mounting surface (often ignored), apply a thin coating of fresh motor oil to the new filter seal, spin the filter on until the gasket touches and grabs the mounting surface, then turn approximately 1/2 to 3/4 revolution by hand.  Read the instructions on the filter box, some call for 1/2, some for 3/4, some for a full turn.  If you follow the instructions, the filter isn't going to fall off going down the highway.  I assume that fear is what leads many to crank filters down way too tight.

Jerry

[Rooster]

K&N filters with the hex nut say no need to pre oil the gasket I believe.

[grc]

K&N filters with the hex nut say no need to pre oil the gasket I believe.

They are already coated with a tacky lubricant.  I still add a thin coating of clean oil anyway.

Jerry

[Twolanerider]

Wiping a film of clean oil on the rubber seal then only hand tightening when installing usually is enough to ensure easy removal of most any filter.

... I know it's not popular, but following instructions is usually a good idea
Jerry

K&N filters with the hex nut say no need to pre oil the gasket I believe.

They are already coated with a tacky lubricant.  I still add a thin coating of clean oil anyway.

Jerry

I'm sorry Jerry.  We all know it's harmless.  This just hit me funny though  .

[Rooster]

I get it. A little doesn't hurt. 

[MontSE103]

I run on all my Bikes, Trucks, and Cars the Pure Power Filters.....Love them


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[DesertHOG]

I'm sorry Jerry.  We all know it's harmless.  This just hit me funny though  .

Pot, “Kettle - you’re black!”

[Cat Eye]

I run on all my Bikes, Trucks, and Cars the Pure Power Filters.....Love them


https://shop.gopurepower.com/pure-power-r-harley-davidson-lifetime-motorcycle-oil-filtertm-with-hexhead-nut-part-pp8110.html

I use one similar to this but no hex nut on end....I like yours better. 

I also like the K&N that has the nut on the end. Before I take the filter off, I poke a whole in it using a dry wall screw to drain what oil is in the filter.....no mess.

[J.D.]

That's a great hack.

Best thing I've used to minimize oil mess is a (unused) disposable baby diaper.  Just stretch it out a bit and stuff it under the filter.  Go ahead and laugh but these things soak up hot oil like nothing else.

[Cat Eye]

That's a great hack.

Best thing I've used to minimize oil mess is a (unused) disposable baby diaper.  Just stretch it out a bit and stuff it under the filter.  Go ahead and laugh but these things soak up hot oil like nothing else.

I have found that Luvs size 3 seem to work and fit the best.

What brand and size diaper do you use?

[J.D.]

I honestly have no idea.