Oil Change Filter Cleanliness
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From: Fredericksburg, Va
thats a good idea with the coke bottle ...I went with a plastic tray thing like the one found here on ebay although it doesnt get all of the oil....better than a larger mess: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Drag-...Q5fAccessories
The coke bottle thing probably works better.
The coke bottle thing probably works better.
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Agreed....I tried the half a bottle trick and a few others, none really worked well(and I have an oil cooler and chin spoiler which makes it even harder)so I just put a good absorbing rag under the oil filter, pull it off as quick as possible to minimize the mess, the rest I just clean up with a degreaser and wash off with a sprayer or hose etc, does just fine.
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From: Leander Texas
i too go to the car wash but dont trust the degreaser as some will dull and frost any aluminum it touches, black or chrome. i just use the high pressure wash after using the foam brush
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From: 40 miles Northeast of Indy..
Someone on here not too long ago posted a great pic of a way to drain the oil before out of the filter before its removed.
Create a funnel out of cardboard and place it under the filter. Make sure its long enough to go across the engine and drain off into a pan. Then punch a hole in the bottom of the filter. Let it drain, then remove.
I saw this before I changed my oil for the 5000 mile service and i still didn't do it. I made a mess. Next time I will do it this way.
Create a funnel out of cardboard and place it under the filter. Make sure its long enough to go across the engine and drain off into a pan. Then punch a hole in the bottom of the filter. Let it drain, then remove.
I saw this before I changed my oil for the 5000 mile service and i still didn't do it. I made a mess. Next time I will do it this way.
I was thinking bout drilling them, but this is one time not to go deeeeep....
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