Oil Filter Question

[Rocky_imp]

The filter shipped from the factory seemed to be VERY tough to take off for many people....so see how easy it is to break loose your current filter, that could give you a hint....or not.

My oil filter had no dab of white paint, but it was an absolute bear to break loose! It was insanely tight!

[Toro5xi_imp]

Thanks for all the suggestions. I am going to keep a log from now on. Ended up changing the oil and filter. Used a Fram filter this time which also fits our Honda CRV. Currently working on a Kawasaki 1993 ZX7, which needs a fair bit of cosmetic work. Love the older bikes which is what attracted me to the CB1100.

[uscgmac_imp]

I like the K&N filters because they come with a socket head so you can use a socket and ratchet to get them off.

[Blockhead_imp]

Anyone remember if the stock filter has a dab of white paint on it, like the bolts do? Never paid attention before I changed mine.

FWIW my stock filter had a dab of white paint on it. Wasn't insanely tight like some have experienced.

[NightRider_imp]

I guessed all the white marks on many of my machine's bolts indicate someone or something has checked the torque.

[rboe]

At the risk of starting an oil filter thread; if you do a cursory internet search on the quality of oil filters you may change your purchasing habits. Now most cheap and cheaply built and poor quality oil filters will probably not cause any issues if you change your oil every 2000 miles. Considering just how inexpensive Honda filters are in the grand scheme of things (Moto Guzzi's have an abuse oiling system an UNI brand filters can take the pressures which make those engines fussier than most on oil filter choice).

For cars and trucks I'd steer you to Wix or Motocraft (I've been running Fords hence the Motocraft, gotta find out what to use on the Outback).

I'll go on record stating that Fram should be avoided - unless you are a frequent oil changer.

It's too late now, but at roughly 500 miles I would think the oil in the inspection window would have looked darker than usual; new oil being a light amber color. That may have been a clue you had changed oil.