My 2019 Low Rider is overdue for an oil and filter change (the dealer lied about the last change) - but it seems like the filter is welded in place. Any advice on how to remove it? Do I have to remove the oil cooler in the front of the frame to access the filter? I can't buy a fluted filter tool anywhere locally, and even then I doubt whether it would budge the filter. Thanks for any suggestions.

 

Strap wrench

 

Get the proper cup wrench.

Until you do, it's no big deal. It's still filtering.

If it had anywhere near the capacity for stopping up and bypassing, the engine would already be junk from generating that.

 

When you do get it off, replace it with one that has a nut on the end. That is the only kind I use, K & N makes them.

 

@YZR Yes, already bought the K&N oil filter.

 

Check local NAPA or better parts stores also.

 

 

Did you resolve?
1) Yes, strap wrench.
2) Await a "flute" socket delivery.
3) Old school, if accessible, drive/ hammer a screwdriver all the way through the filter's can (top and bottom), and twist to loosen... so to say.
4) Giant channel lock pliers, which will reform the can.
Good luck.

 

Get a filter cup socket, drill two holes in the end and screw it to the filter, for me this never failed to get one off.

 

I bet once he gets the right size it will never get stuck. He is turning with a ratchet.

They got some super cheap ones with the CPK cut out, on amazon, and I am sure they are fine. I got a nice one I bought years ago, and never had an issue

I would not screw around with an adjustable of any kind

TC filter also fits mobile 1 filters for GMC trucks, but not wix.