Thunderbird Oil Filter

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  1. Dan Morgan

    Dan Morgan New Member

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    Need some help here, Got A 2014 Thunderbird Commander having a hell of a time getting the oil filter off. Not much room at all Any suggestions out there that might help.......Thanks, Dan
     
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    I went ahead and purchased filter removal tool from Triumph. With the tool its easy. A bit pricy though but a good investment as far as I am concerned. You might be able to find a cheaper aftermarket one.

    Looks like this.
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    Thanks Dozer, Got a cap that fits over the filter the problem is its got a cross over pipe between the two exhaust pipes that is kinda in the way real tight fit......Dan
     
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    Thanks Dozer, I,m going to try a short swivel on the filter cap. I'ts been raining here all day so I'll tackle it tomorrow. I'll let you know how it turns out, Thanks again.........Dan
     
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