The Foggster Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Hello everyone. I looked into the oil filter tool after I had read that you could pay up tp £80.00 for the Guzzi tool or about £7.00 for a FIAT tool. Here is the information that you need. I bought a new Moto Guzzi filter part No 30.15.30.00 I then went to my local motor vehicle factor ( posh word for a shop that sells mainly to the trade and bought a LASER Oil Filter Wrench 3/8 cup type (8 flutes) And guess what it fits like a glove Hope that this saves you a fortune. The Foggster V11 rider firm of stance and of buttock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Field Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 The new batch of UFI filter have 14 flutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuzziMoto Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 The new batch of UFI filter have 14 flutes. I use Wix/Napa filters anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
profWacko Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 I use Wix/Napa filters anyway. I found a Wix filter for my Jackal in some parts a guy gave me. They're made in the USA!! This one has a price tag of $3.99. Made in the USA! GM, where do you buy yours? ADVthanksANCE -Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard100t Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 I have never used the manhole cover to access my oil filter so I'm not sure if its as important what sort of tool I use. After reading several posts about the filters backing off & causing massive engine damage I remove the pan every time. Once the pan is off you can carefully inspect everything & wipe the pan clean getting all the old oil out. Also when you put the new filter on you can really get the feel of how tight it is on there. Fwiw the tool I use is an adjustable type that clamps onto the filter as pressure is applied. Of course everyone is not going to go through all that time & effort to change the oil so just be very careful to make sure the filter is screwed back in correctly. Others have suggested that you need only to change the filter every other oil change too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gstallons Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 Afer readind an article in the area newspaper about a local owner/operator of an aircraft dying because of the oil filter backing off and losing oil. This taught me it is not that big of a deal to remove the pan. I do and will attatch a hose clamp to the filter after installation. A buddy was servicing his Jackal and found the filter "finger" tight. A hose clamp is $1.00, how much is a rebuild? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felix42o Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 Afer readind an article in the area newspaper about a local owner/operator of an aircraft dying because of the oil filter backing off and losing oil. This taught me it is not that big of a deal to remove the pan. I do and will attatch a hose clamp to the filter after installation. A buddy was servicing his Jackal and found the filter "finger" tight. A hose clamp is $1.00, how much is a rebuild? I'm guessing it was the crash, not the filter, that caused the pilot to buy the farm. Just the same, I try to remove the pan each time as well. It only adds a few more beers to the process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gstallons Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 I'm guessing it was the crash, not the filter, that caused the pilot to buy the farm. Just the same, I try to remove the pan each time as well. It only adds a few more beers to the process. If you would like to read the article, I will research the "Paducah Sun" archives and send it to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felix42o Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 No, just being a smarta**. I agree with the logic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuzziMoto Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 I found a Wix filter for my Jackal in some parts a guy gave me. They're made in the USA!! This one has a price tag of $3.99. Made in the USA! GM, where do you buy yours? ADVthanksANCE -Jack NAPA Gold filters are made by WIX and are the same high quality. I had a local private parts store around me that sold them but they went bust. Shame. So lately I've been buying the NAPA version. WIX has a web site with a store locator, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now