Oil filter wrench: Do you use one or no?

Discussion in '8th Generation 2014-Present' started by Igrok, Apr 29, 2019.

  1. NorcalBoy

    NorcalBoy Member

    Joined:
    Aug 29, 2007
    Messages:
    6,117
    Likes Received:
    852
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Desert Southwest
    Take a 6" square of old t-shirt, stretch it over the end, tap on the filter socket with a rubber hammer, and that will provide a surprising amount of grip. It will even overcome the dealers assembler torquing the filter to the ridiculous Honda spec. I have even seen it done with sandpaper.
     
    Bubba Utah likes this.
  2. Igrok

    Igrok New Member

    Country:
    United States
    Joined:
    Sep 11, 2018
    Messages:
    176
    Likes Received:
    84
    Trophy Points:
    28
    HUGE props to Diving Pete!! Thank you for the filter wrench my friend! I owe you a pint when I get across the pond. :):Tea:
     
    Mad Doctor and OOTV like this.
  3. mikem317

    mikem317 New Member

    Country:
    United States
    Joined:
    May 26, 2017
    Messages:
    41
    Likes Received:
    12
    Trophy Points:
    8
    I use a generic oil filter wrench to remove my filters but then I hand-tighten when installing the new one. I think they're a nice-to-have.
     
    Igrok likes this.
  4. John O

    John O New Member

    Country:
    United States
    Joined:
    Dec 22, 2015
    Messages:
    104
    Likes Received:
    33
    Trophy Points:
    28
    Location:
    Whidbey Island, WA
    Map
    Just used one yesterday. The problem for years before was that I hadn't found one that fit the Honda filter snugly. Now that I have a good, firm grip on it, the process is much more fun. (Still can't say that I'm in love with all those "A" style clips in the fairing panels, though. The one at the front of the lower cowls always has to be pried out because of a build-up of road grit.)
     
  5. Economist

    Economist New Member

    Country:
    United States
    Joined:
    Sep 1, 2016
    Messages:
    76
    Likes Received:
    24
    Trophy Points:
    8
    Location:
    Northwest Indiana
    Map
    Yeah, those clips seem like they will disintegrate each time you touch them. I have yet to actually break one, though. I want to order spares just for peace of mind.
     
  6. John O

    John O New Member

    Country:
    United States
    Joined:
    Dec 22, 2015
    Messages:
    104
    Likes Received:
    33
    Trophy Points:
    28
    Location:
    Whidbey Island, WA
    Map
    Yes, extra clips are nice to have around and I've replaced a couple. I got my extra "A" clips from Bike Bandit. For the Gen 8 they're Honda Part #90116-SPO-003, named "Clip, Bumper Seal."
     
  7. zroger73

    zroger73 New Member

    Country:
    United States
    Joined:
    Mar 19, 2019
    Messages:
    22
    Likes Received:
    5
    Trophy Points:
    3
    My VFR turned 579 miles old today so I gave its first oil change. I already had a gallon of Honda Pro GN4 10W-30 oil, Honda filter, and crush washer, but didn't have a filter wrench that fit. A quick trip to Wally World scored a $4.44 64mm filter wrench that fit perfectly on my VFR's filter to remove the original and torque the replacement to 19 lb-ft. It also fits the oil filters that Honda has used on virtually every one of their automobiles made in the last ~15 years. It was annoying to have to remove a dozen screws and clips, but not difficult. Once that was done, the rest was a piece of cake!
     

    Attached Files:

  8. NorcalBoy

    NorcalBoy Member

    Joined:
    Aug 29, 2007
    Messages:
    6,117
    Likes Received:
    852
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Desert Southwest
  9. 34468 Randy

    34468 Randy Secret Insider

    Country:
    Canada
    Joined:
    Dec 18, 2007
    Messages:
    13,741
    Likes Received:
    1,557
    Trophy Points:
    158
    Location:
    Chilliwack, BC Canada
    Map
    That is because they are basically the same filter, just deeper so holds more oil. I have been using Bosh's Honda Civic filter on my bike for years and years because I can get them at wally World cheap. They are the same at least back to 2003 maybe farther back. Sere still the same in 2011 too.
     
  10. 34468 Randy

    34468 Randy Secret Insider

    Country:
    Canada
    Joined:
    Dec 18, 2007
    Messages:
    13,741
    Likes Received:
    1,557
    Trophy Points:
    158
    Location:
    Chilliwack, BC Canada
    Map
    About the only time I need to use a wrench or tool to remove my filter is when some tech put it on far too tight. That has been the case with my trucks and my bike. When I put them on it is still quite tight but I manage to get them off by hand. Years ago I went out and bought this tool. It is very versatile and can be used on just about any sized filter.

    https://www.amazon.ca/Universal-Rub...+wrenches&qid=1563677959&s=automotive&sr=1-24
     
  11. duccmann

    duccmann Member

    Country:
    United States
    Joined:
    Oct 6, 2010
    Messages:
    9,214
    Likes Received:
    910
    Trophy Points:
    143
    Location:
    SoCal
    Map
    Every time
    [​IMG]


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
     
  12. squirrelman

    squirrelman Member

    Country:
    United States
    Joined:
    Jul 27, 2006
    Messages:
    9,823
    Likes Received:
    735
    Trophy Points:
    128
    Location:
    Buffalo, NY
    Map
    shows what a semi-idiot i am, always use a screwdriver ! :(
     
Related Topics

Share This Page