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[ajmes1]

That is a BIG photo haha.


It's not the washer though thats the issue, rather the filter itself.


I'll see how it goes on then and keep an eye on it.

[Slaninar]

As you've discovered if too much force is applied the filter body will twist after all its really nothing more than a can!

The same will happen when you try to remove it if you over tighten them, which then turns a very simple job into a right pain often having to puncher the filter to remove it with restricted space and all the mess, it can mean removal of the down tubes!

If you've bent/twisted your filter putting it on you will without doubt have difficulties removing it after 6k.

I would recommend you replace it now, get the correct tool, jack up the front end so as to rest the rear wheel on the ground this will save as much of your new oil as possible.  There will be some spillage but not a great deal fit a new filter tighten it hand tight and then a 1/4 turn with the filter tool, top up the oil and clean the down tubes job done.

:agree




Thouhg I skip the 1/4 turn part. Just smear some new oil on the filter sealing rubber ring and tighten it with bare hands. Even greasy ones. No problems - never had a filter leak, or twist off. And it goes off easily, but I have to use a tool.