Suzuki GSX-S1000 Owner's Manual page 101

5. Turn the oil filter 5 counterclock-
wise and remove it with a Suzuki
"cap type" oil filter wrench or a
"strap type" filter wrench of the
proper size.
6. Wipe off the mounting surface 6
on the engine where the new filter
will be seated with a clean rag.
7. Smear a little engine oil around
the rubber gasket 7 of the new oil
filter.
8. Screw the new filter by hand until
the filter gasket contacts the
mounting surface (a small resis-
tance will be felt).
NOTICE
Failure to use an oil filter with the
correct design and thread specifi-
cations can damage your motor-
cycle's engine.
Be sure to use a genuine Suzuki
oil filter or an equivalent one
designed for your motorcycle.
NOTE: To tighten the oil filter properly,
it is important to accurately identify
the position at which the filter gasket
first contacts the mounting surface.
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