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

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 :)

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.

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

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 🙏

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!

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!!

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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!!!

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

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...!

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

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

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!

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!

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

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.

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

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

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. 😀

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.

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.

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

Doing this very thing tomorrow! Thanks and great idea!

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

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.

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

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.

Brilliant solution, I would not have thought of that!

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

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!

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.

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

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

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!

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.

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

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.

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

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

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. .

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.

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

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.

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.

Well done! 'course, what you really should have done is take the bike off the filter, not the filter off the bike. Never fails. :-)

So glad you mentioned delboys garage, the best guy in the motorbike world in my opinion!

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 ....

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

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

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...

As in all things, leverage is the key and you improvised and solved it. It's nuts it was that over torqued. More proof (as always?) that you should do what you can yourself and ensure it's done right. I only have one bike and invested in a reusable K&P Engineering oil filter for my Street Triple R and do my own oil changes so chances are minimal I'd face your situation unless I screw the pooch... which I do not plan on doing. It's good to share your video though, helping others in that spot see someone trouble shoot and overcome is a good lesson indeed.

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👍

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!!! 😁

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.

Update…. Worked a treat!!! Fantastic advice…. Thanks

Blinder! I'd been cursing whoever put mine on. Life saver! Your method worked a treat. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

This worked brilliantly, and popped straight off. Thank you

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.........

Nice video, always nice to see new ways ..

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

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

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.

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

Great tip, worked a treat on my stuck filter cheers

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

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

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

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.

Thank you so much for showing this method.

Never run out of plans, my late dad used to say. Well done!

Outstanding video. Saved my life thank you.

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!

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 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 👍🏻

I’m going to try this tomorrow!

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,

Fantastic….bloody oil filter on my Ducati 848 has the same problem… off to the diy shop for some self tapping screws….brilliant video!!!

Nice one Shakey 8-) That's what you do during the week then! Result - I'd not have thought of the self tapper option.

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

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

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.

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

Good idea. Ima have to try this

Brilliant you saved my day I copied what you did after loosing my rag completely thank you so much👍