08-07-2022, 04:38 PM
Wow, have about 1k miles on my VV 2022 always do a oil change like most other new trikes n bikes. Gets rid of any assembly dirt, machining dust, assembly lube. And I have no idea what oil they put in. So I do it just for practice. Read on.....
In any case, Stated on the filter it says use PF64 AC DELCO. I go get one and a wrench to fit it.
Turns out the wrench that fits the PF64 does not fit what's on there!!! I have at least 7 dedicated oil filter wrenches nothing fit the original!
The original mounted has no numbers on it has 15 flutes on it. Nothing I had fit the original nicely, has to use a universal.
That old filter was torqued on so hard, it took over 200 lbs. to get it off. Thank GOD, I was in my garage with every tool available. took several hours to do an oil change, rather than few mins. Was a 15mm drain bolt that was a bit tight also uses a silicon rubber washer. Lubed and Hand tightened new filter. this filter looks little fatter and deeper.
In any case, try to get that bugger off where tools are available as opposed to a car n coffee event. Found more loose fasteners and used RIVNUTS for hood. They work wonderful after you get them aligned. I used the tool after hood was on to snug them at perfect spot for no rattles.
FRESH oil is wonderful!!! new filter!! Now I know everything it torqued to perfection and known oil type brand. SMOOOOTH!
Also lubed every hiem joint and ball joints as they squeaked over every divot or sewer lid. Just an FYI
In any case, Stated on the filter it says use PF64 AC DELCO. I go get one and a wrench to fit it.
Turns out the wrench that fits the PF64 does not fit what's on there!!! I have at least 7 dedicated oil filter wrenches nothing fit the original!
The original mounted has no numbers on it has 15 flutes on it. Nothing I had fit the original nicely, has to use a universal.
That old filter was torqued on so hard, it took over 200 lbs. to get it off. Thank GOD, I was in my garage with every tool available. took several hours to do an oil change, rather than few mins. Was a 15mm drain bolt that was a bit tight also uses a silicon rubber washer. Lubed and Hand tightened new filter. this filter looks little fatter and deeper.
In any case, try to get that bugger off where tools are available as opposed to a car n coffee event. Found more loose fasteners and used RIVNUTS for hood. They work wonderful after you get them aligned. I used the tool after hood was on to snug them at perfect spot for no rattles.
FRESH oil is wonderful!!! new filter!! Now I know everything it torqued to perfection and known oil type brand. SMOOOOTH!
Also lubed every hiem joint and ball joints as they squeaked over every divot or sewer lid. Just an FYI