Oil Change Complication

[Sierra1]

When I put a few hundred miles on my new 17, I went to change the oil and the filter would not come off. . . .

Same here. Drove a screwdriver through it and tried to turn it. Tore the metal. Got a big Chanellock, squeezed, crushed, and turned. It came off without any damage. Never more than hand tight since.

 

[magic]

The threads on the union on my 2013 were a little rough even when new. Always used Yamaha filters. Replaced it and bought a spare just in case, No big deal, $10 part. Cheaper than buying a set of thread files, unless of course you already have them.

 

[holligl]

New 2014 union Bolt ordered along with some OEM filters to get the order high enough for free shipping. It is backordered but should be here before I need it. Back together with my last FRAM filter. I do love the Valvoline full synthetic M/C oil. Shifting is so smooth.

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[holligl]

Got the -20008- union bolt after a short backorder. Will swap it out next oil change. Going with OEM filters hand tight from now on.

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