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Changin' oil tommorow need help!!!

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Mar 22, 2009 | 04:56 PM

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2QuietBob

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Changin' oil tommorow need help!!!

I keep reading about using an old plastic bottle to keep the mess to a minimum, but I can't find any pics!! Does anybody have any pics of how to do this?

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Mar 22, 2009 | 05:05 PM

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davidc

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Take a 2 liter bottle and cut it in half. slip under the filter before you remove it. Works ok seems to get most of the dripping oil I always seem to get some on the bike anyway. Next time I am going to try putting a hole in to bottom of the filter 1st with a small screw driver to allow some of the oil to drain out before removing it.

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Mar 22, 2009 | 05:09 PM

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jmpancoast

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Something which has worked well for me is using a zip-loc sandwich bag. Loosen filter just loose enough to be able to turn it by hand, then slide the bag over the filter. Doesn't catch all the oil and mess, but gets 95% of it. Let the oil drain from the mount for a few seconds, zip bag closed, then remove from frame/engine area.

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Mar 22, 2009 | 05:35 PM

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bakerm75

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I used tin foil. Sealed it around the housing then took the filter out. dripped on the tinfoil.

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Mar 22, 2009 | 05:35 PM

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bberck

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I just get some aluminum foil and shape it under the filter. I still get a little mess but it gets most of it.

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Mar 22, 2009 | 05:39 PM

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Hey I use tin foil too..its good to see others doing it,roll it up,and just throw it away

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Mar 22, 2009 | 05:43 PM

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AR-15 DEUCE

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Hey Quietbob..the girl on your Avatar her arms look like there getting tired,mind if I help her out...

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Mar 22, 2009 | 07:12 PM

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ackman1968

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Quote:

Originally Posted by davidc

Take a 2 liter bottle and cut it in half. slip under the filter before you remove it. Works ok seems to get most of the dripping oil I always seem to get some on the bike anyway. Next time I am going to try putting a hole in to bottom of the filter 1st with a small screw driver to allow some of the oil to drain out before removing it.

That right there is the key to near mess free oil changes. I did this last time and it worked. I also use a paint pan for a drain pan, fits nicely under the bike and holds plenty of oil.

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Mar 22, 2009 | 07:19 PM

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I use a plastic gallon milk container.....bottom cut off.....and the remaining plastic cut to width.....works great !!!

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Mar 22, 2009 | 07:23 PM

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roadhouse

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putting a hole in the filter and letting drain is key.

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