Backdraft Oil change

[cycleguy55]

Originally Posted by Bill Bulmer

Thank you CycleGuy, this looks like the best option going forward.

just hope we can get the original filter off somehow. It's amazing they make it that difficult from the factory.

That oil filter may well have been on the engine when they lowered it in place. Regardless, it's amazing what you can do with a sawzall and a long screwdriver.

BTW, if you want to replace the filter before getting the 90° adapter (or in lieu of so doing), there are a number of compatible filters that are shorter than the FL-1A (5.205" long). Here are a few Wix #s you could consider (all of these have the same thread, bypass valve, anti-drain back valve, etc.):

• 51068: 4.338"
• 51085: 3.836"
• 51307: 3.812"
• 51521: 3.790"

Worth noting is the FL-1A is listed as 20 microns filtering, while the 51307 is listed as 15 microns and the rest at 21 microns.