Changing Oil Filter

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Jun 7, 2008 | 07:12 PM

lowcan

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Changing Oil Filter

I hate to change the oil filter because oil runs out, the filter get slippery and I have a mess. So I found a better way to do it. I put the drain pan in place. Then take a screw driver and hammer and punch a hole in the bottom of the filter to let it drain. Once its drained I can take it off without spilling all over. My pan is big enough I can pull the crankcase plug at the same time. Just thought I'd pass this tidbit along.

Jun 7, 2008 | 08:09 PM

scatgo

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Thanks, I almost always wind up dropping the filter once it gets all oiled up.

Jun 7, 2008 | 10:03 PM

dinikin

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Been doing it for years after got that filter slipped and fell in an oil bath and drenched me in nice oily shower.

Jun 8, 2008 | 12:15 AM

Joe_D

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I have a new shirt with nice oil stains from when the filter slipped out of my hand and gave me an oil bath. I had a few choice words with the filter after that.