Oil Change - Filter spill when removed
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From: Punta Gorda,FL
RE: Oil Change - Filter spill when removed
I also use aluminum foil under the filter. Some owner's drill a hole in the filter to allow the oil to drain out, but make sure you break the filter loose first. I \\;spray brake cleaner on the engine where any oil gets on. It cleans up without leaving any residue.
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Tom
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From: LAKESIDE CA.
RE: Oil Change - Filter spill when removed
tried all the obove and said the heck with it now just take the thing off then take brake cleaner and wash off the spill simple and cleans the front of the engine real well
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2006
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From: North Edwards, CA
RE: Oil Change - Filter spill when removed
Check out the Billetcool oil cooler. it'll make changes easier (no more crank position sensor in the way)...and filter removal/clean up is a snap. http://www.billetcool.com/ \\;\\\\\\;
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P.S. Does a a great job of cooling too.
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P.S. Does a a great job of cooling too.
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From: AZ
RE: Oil Change - Filter spill when removed
I use a plastic grocery bag around the filter after I loosen it up. The filter falls into the bag and that's all she wrote. No mess, give it a try!
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Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2007
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From: Kyle, TX
RE: Oil Change - Filter spill when removed
I got some stuff called Grease Lightening. After spraying the area around the filter and voltage regulator, the engine there is blacker (cleaner) than the rest of the engine. Wow!
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I can tell there is still oil residue on the wires down there though, probably from previous changes and I just never noticed. I think later this week I will take the cover off and spray everything down there real good, and perhaps the rest of the engine. It's so black it looks wet. Amazing stuff.
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I can tell there is still oil residue on the wires down there though, probably from previous changes and I just never noticed. I think later this week I will take the cover off and spray everything down there real good, and perhaps the rest of the engine. It's so black it looks wet. Amazing stuff.
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From: Gray's Creek NC
RE: Oil Change - Filter spill when removed
Greased Lightning is wonderful stuff, just don't get it on any aluminum, it will turn it black.
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