422 OIl Filter Removal

[Frank Sorbello]

Is there an easy way to take off and on the oil filter. Can't get hand between tub and filter.

Thanks
Frank

 

[KMA]

Unfortunately, no.

I came in through the back tub openings, but it would bruise up my forearms. Maybe some type of tool would help? Something like this with along with an air ratchet?

4 Piece End Cap Oil Filter Wrenches

Or something simpler like this?

http://www.amazon.com/Lisle-63600-Oil-Filter-Tool/dp/B0002SR4Q8/ref=pd_cp_hi_0

Good luck!

 

[MossRoad]

Frank, are you talking about the engine oil filter or the hydraulic oil filter?

 

[Frank Sorbello]

Frank, are you talking about the engine oil filter or the hydraulic oil filter?

Engine oil filter

 

[MuncyBob]

Not sure how you are doing it, but I move the gas tank out of the way and take the heat shield out. It's still a tight fit but I can get my skinny arms in there.

 

[cqaigy2]

I've gotten one of those plastic filter wrenches on to a swivel with extension on to a ratchet and was able to get it loose. I remember I think it was MR, said to get a baggy over the filter before it comes off, to keep the oil mess in the bag, so to speak.

 

[cqaigy2]

I've gotten one of those plastic filter end cap wrenches, like Kevin shows in his link, on to a swivel with extension on to a ratchet and was able to get it loose. I remember I think it was MR, said to get a baggy over the filter before it comes off, to keep the oil mess in the bag, so to speak.

 

[MossRoad]

I've gotten one of those plastic filter end cap wrenches, like Kevin shows in his link, on to a swivel with extension on to a ratchet and was able to get it loose. I remember I think it was MR, said to get a baggy over the filter before it comes off, to keep the oil mess in the bag, so to speak.

I use the baggy, but that's on the hydraulic filter, not the engine oil filter. My engine oil filter on the Kohler is very easy to access.

 

[washita]

12year old armed with a filter end-cap socket and ratchet, with supervision. or when I do the oil filter change myself I take the engine bolts loose and shift the motor to the side for easier access and remember to ''bag'' the filter to avoid the mess

 

[KMA]

yeah, the bag is a good trick... sorry forgot to mention that.