Huzker

I am tired of getting the full oil filter spilling down my arm every time I change the oil in my '72. Do they make an oil filter that has a drain plug? That straight down oil filter on my 350 is killing (soaking and staining) me. Any ideas.

Kman in SC
:confused: :mad :nopity

KenSny

Just punch a small hole in the bottom of the filter before you unscrew it and let the oil drain out - no big deal....

Huzker

Sweet... Sometimes the most obvious eludes us. Why didn't I think of that?

Kman Huzker
SC :eek: :crazy:

Tim H

If there is one they should ban it cause you someone would buy it and never change the filter again.

PRNDL

I wear rubber gloves! :) MJ

Huzker

ramair (MNJack)

Where did you learn to spell and complete sentences? It sounds like the school system in Indiana has a lot of work to do. If you cannot give an intelligent response (which it looks like you struggle with) maybe you should just not respond. :boxing :D

Kman Huzker
SC


[Modified by Huzker, 1:04 PM 12/21/2001]

Tim H

Thank you for your response to my response,it really means alot.
Im sure I'll give it every consideration when I respond again.
Thank you ole kind sir!
I hope someone steals the "W" off your keyboard Mr. President.

ScubaJKD

QUOTE: If you cannot give and intellegent response (which it looks like you struggle with) maybe you should just not respond.

Correct Spelling is Intelligent. Improper use of the word and


:troll

Techno

Crack the filter loose and wait 1/2 - 3/4 of a MO. This will let the extra oil out and then you can continue.

Does anyone fill their filter up before installing it?
A minor thing but the engine gets no oil till the filter is filled first.

scottw

I always fill mine about 3/4 of the way in my truck but in my wifes car I can only fill it aoubt 1/4 of the way because it goes in sideways. Not sure where I read it but I read once its good for the engine and I've been doing it for the last 12 years.

Chris Fowler

Interesting idea...how tough are they to punch?

and how deep do you have to punch?

KenSny

I use an awl and it's maybe 1/8" in dia. but you can use a screwdriver blade if you want. Whatever, the cannister is not very thick.

Here's an old trick to get off a filter that someone has really tightened. Jam a long screwdriver blade in one side and out the other, then use the screwdriver as a breaker bar to twist off the filter.

The_Dude

.I do this everytime I change the oil in my truck. The filter holds more than 2 quarts of oil, and with all that weight, it's easy to drop and make a mess