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Never buying OEM oil filter again!

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Just got back from the dealer after picking up some parts so I can do an oil change this weekend!
oil filter................$14.29
drain plug washer..$1.56
large o-ring..........$5.98
small o-ring..........$2.36
enviro fee............$0.50
taxes..................$3.21

The feeling that I got raped by the dealer...... priceless!!!

And that doesn't include oil...AND it doesn't include the costs if they were to do the oil change themselves!

It cost me $27.90 and i feel like ****, I can't image what people feel like when they get their service done at the dealer...
 
What are those o rings for? seems useless to me
 
What kind of bike are you riding?
All I get is the filter and the drain plug washer not sure what those o-rings are for.
If you're talking about the oil filter gasket, that usually comes standard with the filter.
 
It's for a ninja 250r. They don't use spin on filters, but rather cardridge type filters. The big o-ring can be seen at the bottom of the assembly, the small o-ring wraps around the bolt.

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And you haven't even bought your oil in the list on original post.
 
Eight bucks for the o-rings? Something doesn't make sense here, I get my stuff from Kahuna all the time and I've never paid that much...
 
Looks like a Ninja 250 08+.

I couldn't believe it when I saw it; large o-ring..........$5.98?!?! WHAT?!

Next time just buy the K&N oil filter (KN-401) for around $10 (which includes both O-rings) so all you need now is the drain plug washer (from partsource) and OIL (Amsoil 10W40 oil from http://www.pascosynthetics.com/compare.html - AMAZING price & service).

I purchased a few oil filters from RidersChoice (on Dundas and Dixie - be sure to call ahead of time) though I've had TERRIBLE experience with them, but when the price is right, it's worth it.
 
I didn't get it from Kahuna, I got it at Bob's Cycle in Cornwall. What's worse is that I could have sworn that the o-rings came with the filter when I bought them in Kingston.
 
the orings should com with the filter. have you opened the box and looked?
 
I looked in the box to make sure they were there, and when I noticed they weren't, asked whether they had taken them out or something.
She then told me they were sold separately and asked if I wanted them.
Once she gave me the new total, I couldn't believe what she had just told me! Live and learn!
At least I noticed at the store and not midway through an oil change. That would have ticked me off big time!!
 
Depending on the bike it might require a bunch of washers and gaskets when you change the oil.

I have a cartridge filter and a spin on. The my cartridge housing requires a gasket maybe you have an o-ring. Then I need three washers, two for the oil drain bolts and one for the frame oil bolt. The reason you replace those washers is so you don't have the "OMG I stripped my oil pan posts"
 
Yikes... thats expensive... I pay like $10-14 for my K&N Filter and that includes everything i need for the oil change... I change the washer after like 5 oil changes and even then its only a couple bucks for more then i can use.
 
seriously. you should check the box and instructions to see if there is any mention of the o-rings. i have never heard of this. i suspect the company removed and resold the rings
 
Just buy a bunch of everything you need in bulk from the US. Filters seem to be cheaper down there. I ordered a bunch from Amazon.com.
 
No mention of o-rings on the box. However, it reads "Oil Filter ASSY", so I made the comment at the shop about it being weird that assembly only means the filter... :confused1:
 
Never changed an o-ring yet on any of my vehicule for the oil drain bolt....and my bike has 42 000km....my car 140 000km, nothing is dripping.

The reason you replace those washers is so you don't have the "OMG I stripped my oil pan posts"
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Its to avoid oil leak....even with a washer you can still stripped you oil pan.
 
vince492 said:
Never changed an o-ring yet on any of my vehicule for the oil drain bolt....and my bike has 42 000km....my car 140 000km, nothing is dripping.


Its to avoid oil leak....even with a washer you can still stripped you oil pan.
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In my experience, I found that as the washer degrades I need to apply more and more torque to avoid leaks. If it'a a new washer I barely torque it.

The microfiche shows them as separate parts. Maybe the aftermarket ones come with the o-ring

http://www.bikebandit.com/houseofmo...ja-250r-oil-pump-oil-filter/o/m17215sch550368
 
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It is normal for the OEM Kawasaki cartridge filter to not include the o-rings, they are stocked seperately.
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