BX 23 FILTERS CROSS REFERENCE?

[escavader]

HERES THE DEAL

My warranty is almost up any how ,so I think im gonna switch oil filters.Its not that they[KUBOTA ]are espensive,they arent..4.65 .The filter on the 23 is a pain in the s to remove-install with a standard wrench.I thought it would be so much easier if i had a socket.First 3 inch is too small and 3 1/4 is too big.I dont know if metric is available,but i dont think it matters anyway cause KUBOTA doesnt put the grips in this particular filter.So I go to NAPA and they crossreference to a 1064 napa gold.9.36!!!!! My neighbor is gonna check at his work to see what the fleetgaurd filter has [smooth or with grips].Does anybody else use an aftermarket...does it have the grips,and how much do you pay,whats the #?
ALAN

 

[Dusty]

I don't have a problem getting my filter off. If your filter wrench slips, then put a 2" square folded in half of emery paper between the filter case and the filter wrench strap and when you pull on the wrench, the emery paper will keep the filter wrench from slipping. This is what I do on any filter that gives me a problem. Very rarely have I ever had one that wouldn't come off using this method. I did have one that crushed the case first, but it did finally start to spin. I buy the Kubota filters because they are cheap. I have a automotive filter in the garage that is the same as the Kubota, but will have to check to see what the number is.
Dusty

 

[escavader]

DUSTY ,
It aint that it slips with my oil filter wrench,its a bit... to get it on the filter and its very limited on how much you can turn it[without removing the hood] Reaching down from the toptheres wires from the oil pressure swich overflow tubes and alot of stuff in which impairs your ability to remove the thing.Not much room from below either .I just thought a socket would be the cats pajamas.I recall a few years back of an alternative removal tool for the 22 or 23 but cant remember or find it
ALAN

 

[Volfandt]

I don't have any problems using my "universal" oil filter wrench. It hasn't met a filter yet that it caouldn't get off
Volfandt

 

[Spudgunner]

Remove 4 small bolts and the whole plastic thing under the metal hood comes off easily. After that you have great access to most anything forward of the firewall, including the oil filter.

 

[escavader]

Remove 4 small bolts and the whole plastic thing under the metal hood comes off easily. After that you have great access to most anything forward of the firewall, including the oil filter.

Wouldnt i have to remove the grill gaurd too? Thats alot more time consuming than i need .Ill pay more for the filter to avoid the agravation.Im gonna try to cross ref to something else 9 bucks is a rip off!!
ALAN

 

[Ken_CT]

Escavader,
I use this type of filter wrench (see attached) with the extension bar and ratchet on my BX23. Works fine, you don't have to remove anything.

 

[escavader]

Escavader,
I use this type of filter wrench (see attached) with the extension bar and ratchet on my BX23. Works fine, you don't have to remove anything.

MORNING KEN CT,
Where do I get one? Happy Holidays.
ALAN

 

[Ken_CT]

MORNING KEN CT,
Where do I get one? Happy Holidays.
ALAN

I don't remember where I got that one, but they are pretty common. Probably Advanced Auto, NAPA, or maybe even Walmarts.

Happy Thanksgiving to You and yours,
Ken

 

[Dusty]

That is the type that I also use, but with the crocus cloth in addition.
Dusty