The sheer noise of absolute relief at the end when the last thing you can think of to try actually works hahaha, perfect! Will definitely keep this idea in mind for the future should I have the same problem, good stuff :)

That was a brilliant tip. Worked an absolute treat, thank you. I was losing the plot trying to remove mine up until this point 😂

My friend, you are a lifesaver. I had this same problem trying to get the filter off of my '09 Yamaha FZ6R. There is barely any room to get your hand on it. I employed your technique and drilled 3 holes into my filter cap tool. Unfortunately, I could only get two screws into the filter due to the limited access. I had one screw at the 9:00 o'clock position and one at the 5 o'clock position. I attached my socket wrench and held my breath as I pushed down on the breaker bar. Lo and behold it started to turn!!! What a wonderful thing. Thank you sir for sharing your knowledge.

I find these experiences useful life lessons. If you stick at something long enough and think about it hard enough, then things usually work out. Loved the video, we have all been there with similar things.

I was cheering you on as I sat here watching..lol! I have had similar experiences. Its frustrating that a 15 min job can use up a better part of a morning. Thanks for sharing. Take care.

I’m glad I came across this video. I had tried everything you tried before your last resort and it worked a treat. Thank you very much. I was adding up the cost of having collected by my local bike shop. You’re my hero 🙏

Don’t take this the wrong way, but i absolutely love you right now!! My filter is inside a slot, so i had pretty much no options, nos screw drivers no tightening rubber things, nothing. I banged in a inch flat drill bit and tried torquing it and it just ate up the metal. This worked as if the filter wasn’t stuck. Unbelievable!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!

Yup. There's always that wannabe Arnold Schwarzenegger mechanic that screw those filters on as if their life depended on it. Great tip!!

Thanks for this video - I used this technique to remove a seized up oil filter from my BMW. I had to drill holes towards the bottom of the filter as it is located in a deep chamber which is hard to get at from the side. There is another video in this problem for BMW owners - very ingenious but includes making a special tool and I haven’t got that sort of expertise, also no welding kit! Thanks again.

So I did ALL of your initial suggestions, as well as used a ratchet strap (strap portion only) doubled over the filter twice....think starting a manual fire with the stick and string method....that had worked in the past. Not today though. I just so happened to have one of the older oil filter removal keys just like yours. I couldn't believe I actually tried it. It worked on my first turn. Ridiculous suggestion with fantastic results. Great job sir, and great video!

I have a friend from Romford who has a place over here in NM and you remind me of him a lot. We work on little projects a bit and and have a great time teasing each other about our different ways to go at a problem.( He probably has a jump suit too.) I also have had the mystery fused oil filter on my RT and found the reliable Channel Lock # 460 pliers ( water pump pliers) as the go to tool. I have changed oil since I was a kid on all sorts of vehicles and follow the lube gasket, spin on till contact, and then 3/4 of a turn method. Never leaks and 99% easy off. Once again ....Thanks for the video. Eric in Cliff, NM , USA

No need for all that faff, a trick for oil filters that I used when working on a golf course. Get an old flat blade screwdriver and a hammer. See if you can get the blade of the screwdriver onto the collar of the filter near the engine. Use the screwdriver as a sort of little chisel to put a dent in the collar, then use the dent as a lever point to tap the filter off. It worked every time, on filters of all sizes, and as the collar is folded metal it's a good strong point to use. No mess and no fuss.

Once I saw you tap in the holes for the screw I didn't even make it to the end of the video, grabbed my drill & two long screws! Thank you you're a God send back on my Harley trike 10 minutes later here in the US!

Those skinny little filters are always a chore to remove , even when lightly tighten by hand, I use one of those tools with a handle that have a cicular piece that becomes smaller as you turn the handle, I have to shove a piece of wood between the filterr and the tool, on more than one ocassion the filter ends up all deformed but it has worked, at one point one start to doubt the filter will everr come off the bike, old video but I admire your patience to take the time to make a video while struggling with something that is supposed to be a very simple job.

Excellent helpful video. Nice to see that I am not the only one who has to deal with these sort of unforeseen problems.

Thank you for this. Just successfully completely my oil change WITH a very stuck filter but I used a much easier work around. I bought a second steel filter tool with a reinforced 3/8" opening (not an aluminum lug) at my local autozone for around $10 U.S. I then drilled five (5) holes in a radial pattern around the top of the tool. I then held the retro-fitted tool against the recessed filter and drove 5 @ 1 1/2" self tapping screws through the 5 tool holes, slowly and carefully, in order to draw the tool up evenly and as close as possible to the recessed filter. I said a short prayer and quickly applied my 3/8" ratchet (counterclockwise) and SLOWLY began to turn. It came off in about 20 seconds and I danced a jig in my garage!! Observation: the surface of the old filter gasket was dry as a bone. After 65 years and after watching your video, I now fully understand the need to apply oil to the new filter gasket. (I had stupidly believed that the oil film on the new gasket was to "prevent leaking" but now understand that the heat and pressure of a few thousand miles of riding will cause a un-oiled gasket to bind to the surface of the filter/ sump contact circumference). I was cursing German BMW engineers FFS because this seems to be a common problem suggested by the plethora of these KZfaq videos when I realized that those engineers assume that all owners should be born with the implicit/instinctual knowledge that all filter gaskets must be pre-oiled...lol. Still, BMW should still condescend to us dummies and add this little tip in their maintenance booklets unless, of course, they expect owners to use dealers exclusively for such minor maintenance. Another tip. Try and find a steel filter tool with the 3/8" reinforce opening rather one with the thin and weak aluminum protruding lug. The reason is that I, along with most others of KZfaq quickly "round off" these lugs as: 1) they are thin walled aluminum which will deform the first time an owner tries to muscle the filter loose. 2) they are so small in radius that they provide very little "torque" when trying to loosen a stuck filter. This is not to say that they wouldn't be perfect if an owner had pre-oiled the existing filter and not over-tightened it.

Thx man… your truck worked like a charm… I was so frustrated, but now I’m genuinely relieved… I ended up putting 4 screws in the filter… Because I only had access to a small portion of the side, I did a square pattern with two at the top and two at the bottom… I put my racket in and hoped it would work and it turned pretty easily…. Thx a lot man… you came up with a great idea

I have just had the same nightmare as this on my 2016 Triumph Tiger Sport. Worked an absolute treat! Nice one Andy!! 😀👍

This is one of the best ever tips ive had in 40 years of biking thank you TM,used on my gl1500 filter and worked 1st time

I know this is an old video, but you saved the day for me! I could not get the filter to budge. My access to it was also very limited as it is mounted at the rear of the engine, under the frame and between two mounts that later attach to the swing arm. I had tried every tool I had including "the plyers" designed for removing filters. I absolutely never heard of this idea before and thought I would try it before i drove a screw driver through it. Because of the position of it, I could only put in 3 screws in less than half the diameter of the filter. BUT IT CAME LOOSE! Thank you for sharing this idea!

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻⚒🔫🔩 TMF, you are now my favorite moto vloger. I love learning a new skill or technique. Keep up the good work!

You have just saved me from a very stressful oil change, specific tool was useless, strap wrench crushed it, drift wouldn't budge it. 5 minutes to drill 2 holes, 2 woodscrews and if amazing!

I’m so glad I found this video. I tried everything you did. I even put a screwdriver through it. It was so tight the screw driver just ripped through. I gave up and let it sit for a week. I was going to take it to the shop. I decided to try your trick. I almost cried with joy lol. The shop “professionals” must have went blue in the face tightening it. THANKS!!!

A much simpler solution worked for me recently on my Sprint ST. Go to your favorite search engine and type in 'oil filter cap wrench 3253'. The OEM manufacturer of motorcycle oil filters Hi Flow changed the casing design some time ago, necessitating a 'new design' cap wrench - snugger, modified fluting and goes deeper around the casing. I have one in my tool box now as I had to trailer my bike to the dealer to get 'educated'. The 'old style' cap wrench worked fine as long as one followed Triumph's 10nm torque recommendation. By the way, you have been one of the inspirations for me to keep my current Sprint along side my incoming Trophy SE. Decades ago, I owned a Honda CB350 along side a CB750 for a time - trying to recapture my youth I suppose! Keep up your good works.

I always hated those oil filter attachments they always slipped but I love your idea. Also I use to glue some 80 grit sand paper on the inside to get a better grip.

I had the exact same problems recently. I ended up purchasing an adjustable oil filter tool from halfords. It tightens it's grip the more you turn the ratchet, well worth the investment as it worked a treat when all else failed.

There you are - the most important tool in the box for any DIYer; your own ingenuity. Well done.

I use a oil filter wrench that has a rubber belt on it that tightens as you trying and turn it. Friend had a CBR600RR with the same issue, came off easy. I also use the K&N filters that have the nut on the end.

You saved me a lot of time. Your truck worked perfectly for me on R6. Thanks!!

I've been stuck like that before... I have just driven a large shaft 10mm Philips head screwdriver all the way through and out the other side of the filter... it's never failed me... chain strap is the best ....I could see you were relieved to get that off....the self tappers worked well ....

I was having issues with a Daytona oil filter and bought a triumph tool today to get the max grip with no success. I'll try the masking tape trick first followed by the screw method tomorrow! Thanks for the video

Pure genius and thanks for sharing, really got me out of what I thought was going to be a big problem. I see in the comments re getting the steel version of the tool which I have, but had the same problem with it slipping. On my Zx6r the filter is on the side of the bike buried mid engine so access for other tools is very limited. I was at my wits end til I found your vid and it did the trick perfectly. Thanks again!!! 😁

Awesome job TMF and glad you found a way. Everyone has no doubt in time come across the same problem and have their own way of doing it, yours worked a treat for sure.

Sometimes the simplest job turns into a nightmare...lol.

I'm glad it's not just me that turns a quick, inexpensive job into a 4 day project involving a second mortgage. Enjoyable to watch you work through the problem. I hope you don't have any more workshop issues, but if you do, please film them. PT

This suggestion saved me today. Tried everything mentioned in the video. Screwing the adapter to the filter was the last thing to try. Worked like a charm. Thanks so much. 😀

Thanks for the tips. Before I tried the screws, I tried the tape and that did the trick. Much appreciated!

Enjoyed this video so much, reminded me of my 3 hour battle with my zzr600, first time i ever changed a filter. Bought a few tools, in the end it was oil filter pliers with a leather belt, and that moment the filter turns...sublime

We've all been there! LOL!!! My last resort is an oversized channel lock, works everytime.

Thanks for doing this video, helped keep my sanity. I have a Tiger 1050, and the crappy triumph oil filter slipped, with almost no effort on my part. Have just viewed this one I went and found, a couple of self tapping screws and and it worked. So thanks for the tip.

Hammering an ice pick through is usually my "go to" when all removal tools fail but this is one I will have to remember! Nice one.

At last and what a relief that you finally got it off. I had everything crossed for you - but I know you could do it.

Doing this very thing tomorrow! Thanks and great idea!

A Strap wrench does the job on a Suzuki 1250 FA... there's so little room you can't get any other tool in place.... saved my life :-) Great video and good idea with the screws TMF

Groove Joint pliers are great for getting stuck oil filters off. Just make sure the jaws are wide enough for the filter. You get them in Screwfix, B&Q etc. (plumbers tools)

Well done, I know well those quick jobs that go south. Of course once in a blue moon you get a seemingly impossible job that when you have a go works just like it sayes in the manual! That is most satisfying.

Brilliant solution. I used 4 other methods before this one (chain wrench, socket wrench like yours (without screws), 2 different strap wrenches and the infamous screwdriver - all failed) and yours was the only one that worked - thank you so much. Don't know what idiot put the previous filter on - was way too tight. I was getting really desperate before seeing your video.

You really saved me today. Thank you. Will keep my newly modified oil filter wrench forever!!

Thank you for the tip. Saved me. Triumph T120 is tight space for filter, so I drilled one hole and long bolt and worked. Two beer job instead of 4. lol

Again thanks for this. I had this problem yesterday and gave up but then I did a you tube search and there you where and the drill and screw worked a treat

Have you also tried an oil filter wrench - typically used for cars. It's basically a metal belt that can be tightened up on the filter

Another method that I have found works is to use a screwdriver as a chisel and tap the rim of the filter. You only need to break the seal and it will come off easily.

My friend!! You saved me for real!! Whata great idea. It worked for me so smooth

The wife swears by a strap-on and says to smear a little oil on before it's fitted,I find that a little hard to take and told her that it can be brought off fine by hand alone...!

GREAT IDEA. My Bonneville oil filter was also stuck and I used 1 screw to gain purchase. Complete success! Thank you so much.

I like that option, I've got a suborn one and that may well work. Nice one !!

Just had the same issue,I've never know a filter so tight,in the end after nearly giving up,I put a larger screwdriver into it,and luckily it started to undo,I thought I was screwed!but you're tip is a fantastic idea,but next time I shouldn't have that issue👍

I had the same problem with my Honda ST1300. I tried everything. Went to the shop like x3 times. Then watched your video, oh man. Good looking out on video. Thanks again. After, that went and put on a KN filter with lugnut bolt on the back.

Respect for your ingenuity sir.. Iv always used the wrap around cloth band type tool.. ps that video thumbnail is class

Man this truck was well needed. Thank you so much. Worked like a charm

Im having this very same problem on my speed master..i have just ordered one of those filter removal tools ..so when it arrives ..if the tool alone dosent work i will try your top tip.

I had the same problem today with my Honda 750 ACE. I could only drill one hold because of the filter placement and angle so I used a larger sheet metal screw. Worked great! Got it loose on the first try. Thanks for the tip!

You sir are a genius. Thank you so much for posting this. I was having a bugger of a time getting my oil filter off my BMW R1100 and this did the trick.

Nice video, always nice to see new ways ..

This worked brilliantly, and popped straight off. Thank you

Brilliant solution, I would not have thought of that!

I had the same issue with a a bandit I had. I had the same tool as yourself and found it absolutely useless. Eventually bought a car/4x4 oil filter remover for about £15 and its works a treat. Metal band is tightened around with filter with a big ass bolt. Glad you get it sorted though 👍🏻

Pair of water pump pliers, 5 holes, slip joints, whatever you call them. Grab on and twist works a treat

We've all been there. Love your ingenuity !! I have a metal band type of wrap, around tool. Absolutely brilliant from Halfords professional range. My "socket" type like yours has had its moments like yours...

Hi again Missenden. If I could add that before one puts the new filter on, one smears the rubber ring with old oil and when it's finger tight ,just give it no more than a quarter turn. I hope there are no further problems. Excellent videos, by the way

Now that was a pain in the bleep. Mind you the wonders of human ingenuity never seem to disappoint. Top job sir

thanks for sharing, had tried almost everything without success but this worked for me.

Mother of God I have never seen a troublesome oil filter in my life, glad it worked out and got it off

Another great video , do you have a review of puncture repair kits ? Keep up the good work

Just encountered the same nightmare on my Speedy...which is way harder to get at. I tried everything you did. Only thing different is I tried heating the engine before I drilled holes. That didn’t work either....just burned my hand. Since the Speedys filter is buried in the oil pan, I could only get one screw in the side so I put two more screws through the bottom. It worked. Cheers!

Mr Flyer may I ask what oil you put in your street triple? I have a 2012 model , it says in the manual Castrol power 1 racing 4t 10w-40 fully synthetic, all so does your bike use a lot of oil? Thanks

I had a similar nightmare changing the oil filter on my GS recently...i have to cut the filter in half and weld 4 fingers onto an old cheap socket to release the siezed filter. Really stressful experience but I got there in the end after trying all other methods before this...thanks for another gr8 video...

Thank you so much for showing this method.

Quite Ingenious of you. I used to hammer a Screwdriver through it to start it as long as there is a tray under it to catch the oil that will leak out. .

Great tip, worked a treat on my stuck filter cheers

Struggling to take off mine as well. On the water cooled bonnies the filter is in the bottom well protected making using a filter socket and wrench only option. After much slippage and busted knuckles I gorrila glued the socket to the filter, ill attempt it tomorrow while keeping pressure atleast 20 hours. Hopefully I will succeed tomorrow and sweet victory will be mine. If not I will use your technique thank you.

Loved the safety glasses after you'd drilled the first hole lol

You might want to upgrade from that cheap stamped-steel cup wrench to a more substantial cast one. Or use a strap wrench, which uses a steel strap. And as others have mentioned, always oil the contact surface of the new filter before screwing it in place.

Well done! Bravo mate!!

Oil filter wrench kept slipping off , screwdriver mullered the filter and I was panicking a bit as this normally works. Put 6 self tapping screws into my filter wrench and hey presto. So relieved , such a good tip thank you,

I was thinking similar thoughts after I watched your video on chain cleaning about the complexity of apparently simple tasks. Looks nice now. Sure made one hell of a lot of mess. I was thinking of a DIY oil change. Not quite so sure now...

Outstanding video. Saved my life thank you.

Thank you, thank you, thank you! I had almost given up, after trying the wrench the screwdriver and the hammer methods. The thing just wouldn't budge. I need my bike for commuting, so I was really in a pickle. Then I saw your idea, and thought it's worth a try, and it worked!

The worst filter job 2020 Indian mech who did break in change twisted it so tight….I don’t get it. Took 3 hrs of every trick I know which did not work.went bought a tool no luck there.watched this video & took it off in about 3 minutes so thank you very much.I’ll use this knowledge for a lifetime & pass it to every biker I know.

I feel your pain TMF but you didn't let it beat you, well done. I wish I could add a photo on here, maybe on your FB site? I use a chain wrench when stuck, or similar with a rubber strap rather than a chain. Anyway, you have the technology now, so shouldn't be any more drama. Thanks for sharing, now I know I'm not the only one.........

fantastic tip tmf thanks. as about too do one on my gsxr 1000 soon. never thought about that tbh. braaw.

Absolute legend. Saved me a tonne of time. One screw did it for me. Wrecked 3 tools in the process.

I did not see this coming lol smart man! Thanks for the laugh as I’m miserably trying to get this filter off, 07 gsxr600 fml

Well done TMF! Ingenuity wins the day! Just as important is putting the new one back on. As has been mentioned, lightly oil the sealing ring of the new filter, screw on till just hand tight and an eighth of a turn more (Triumph spec is 10 Nm). Thats it. Obviously think twice about letting the same Dealer/Tech near the Bike again!

Well done, feel for you as I had the same problem with a ford mondeo

Brilliant. Was getting very frustrated. Found your video. 15 minutes including all drilling, job done. Thanks

I’m glad I found this video. I thought I was going bonkers. My last service was done at a triumph dealer and my filter was NOT budging. Being a 2016 Thruxton access isn’t great but perseverance paid dividends 🥵

I so enjoy your videos over here in Texas. Off topic, but what phone filter/app do you use for your photos? Well done all around! Steve

Very nice great work, the belt for the car oil filters may work very well to.

Good idea. Ima have to try this