Oil Change Questions

Idaho Red Rocket 3 said:

Most all of the oil comes out of the center plug. The front and rear plugs don't have very much come out.

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Bubz said:

Jim is gunna come along here soon and turn this thread into something totally irrelevant with a comment like that

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Rocket Scientist said:

The large plug (near the center of the pan towards the left) is actually a long hollow bolt. The o-ring goes on that. You'll see where when you remove it. Hand tight is plenty for the oil filter. If you can't get it loose, a large pair of channel locks works great. I buy the chrome K&N oil filters that have a bolt head on the end.

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zenbiker said:

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I'm embarrassed to say that I've never done an oil change on my 07 Classic because I've always had my dealer do it. I decided this was ridiculous and so got the three needed washers ( one large and two smaller ), an O ring and new filter.
The shop manual explains about removing the oil tank plug and both front and rear sump plugs but does not mention an O ring. Which of these three plugs requires the new O ring? it only fits into the smaller washers. Does the orientation of the crush washers matter?
Also, I don't have the "tool" to remove and tighten the filter. Do I really need this? Is hand tight sufficient?
Sorry for the ignorance.​

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zenbiker said:

Just ordered a couple of the K&Ns. Looks easy on, easy off. Thanks!

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zenbiker said:

Also, I don't have the "tool" to remove and tighten the filter. Do I really need this? Is hand tight sufficient?
Sorry for the ignorance.
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