2012 GTX S 155 Oil Filter Bolt Would Not Come Loose

[Dakotaz]

Changing oil on new to me ski and could not bust the oil filter bolt loose. Tried my battery impact and then my 3/8 drive air impact and nothing.
Found a post on here that #ski-d00 replied to and to quote him "Just use a 12" extension on the socket and hit it with a good impact, will be off in 2 seconds."
Used my 1/2 inch air impact and like he said it came right off.
Thanks ski-d00. That SOB was on there tight!

 

[ski-d00]

Another tip is to ride it hard and get the engine hot, then break it loose on the water and all it will take is a ratchet without much effort because the aluminum expands more than the ss bolt. Although an impact is easier.