UOA sample acquisition

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Nov 8, 2021 | 09:47 AM

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AubieTN

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Originally Posted by bigb56

Excellent idea which I will adopt. I punch a hole too but didn't think to plug it back up before removing the filter with a plastic bag wrapped around it which makes for a slippery hard to grip filter. Another idea, a self tapping screw then just screw it back in before removing filter. I did learn a long time ago to slightly loosen the filter while it is still dry, then make the hole in the bottom.

bigb56, I too use an awl to punch a hole in the filter for draining, but prior to removing it I tap a golf tee into the hole - eliminates any further small messes.
Mu oil samples are taken at my bypass oil filter which has a sampling point to collect the sample easily with no mess.