03-11-13, 12:48 PM
I always use one of these; (in the correct size)
http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/p/tools/...6&0&t5_444
Though if you have distorted the end of the filter it might not fit. But otherwise works every time.
I did have the same situation the first time I tried to change the oil on my car. I think the filter I was trying to remove had been there for about 3 and a half years, it had bonded to the filter mount. Yup I used to use a screwdriver to take em off, but this one was just opening up like a sardine can. And of course you then have a car which is out of action.
Bought one of these and it took it off,
http://www.mpdirect.co.uk/p/5910/draper-...ter-wrench
As you turn it, it turns and increasingly tightens it's grip, usually they just pop off, but if it's tight this baby will half crush it before turning it off. You can get a lot of pressure onto the filter with this thing. Having said that you might find it difficult to get it onto your bike filter without removing the downpipes.
http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/p/tools/...6&0&t5_444
Though if you have distorted the end of the filter it might not fit. But otherwise works every time.
I did have the same situation the first time I tried to change the oil on my car. I think the filter I was trying to remove had been there for about 3 and a half years, it had bonded to the filter mount. Yup I used to use a screwdriver to take em off, but this one was just opening up like a sardine can. And of course you then have a car which is out of action.
Bought one of these and it took it off,
http://www.mpdirect.co.uk/p/5910/draper-...ter-wrench
As you turn it, it turns and increasingly tightens it's grip, usually they just pop off, but if it's tight this baby will half crush it before turning it off. You can get a lot of pressure onto the filter with this thing. Having said that you might find it difficult to get it onto your bike filter without removing the downpipes.