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How do YOU change your oil filter by Dodgerunner
Started on: 06-24-2007 11:29 PM
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Report this Post06-24-2007 11:29 PM Click Here to See the Profile for DodgerunnerClick Here to visit Dodgerunner's HomePageSend a Private Message to DodgerunnerDirect Link to This Post
Ok it's been a hot slow day so wondered what method others use to change the filter without oil running down the side of their engine.

I always save the front and back of cerial boxes and arc them into a guide that I hold under the filter against the block as I change the filter.

My Intrepid v6 motor is worse than the Fiero since the cradle is right under the filter.

The reason I use the box cardboard is the print side has a high clay content so it resists oil well for the time it takes.

I would never take a car to the dealer since they just let the oil run all over then wipe off some of it leaving the rest to drip on your floor.

I've tried punching a hole in the filter end to let it drain but that takes to long.

What's your way?

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Report this Post06-24-2007 11:32 PM Click Here to See the Profile for 88 Silver FormulaSend a Private Message to 88 Silver FormulaDirect Link to This Post
i work as an oil tech..have fore 6 years now..ive worked at walmart, valvoline, and now Honda, at all 3 we just yanked off the filters and let the **** run everywhere, at valvoline we used washer fluid to try and spray it off and at Honda we use brake parts cleaner..it works wonders!!....and odviously at walmart we didnt do crap...its walmart......my own car i just let it run and wipe it down the best i can..always pre-fill my filters with the new oil (only on my car lol)
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Report this Post06-24-2007 11:34 PM Click Here to See the Profile for tjm4funSend a Private Message to tjm4funDirect Link to This Post
um, relocate the filter...




on other cars where is is in a bad spot, I just change it and wpie it down with a dry old towel.
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Report this Post06-24-2007 11:43 PM Click Here to See the Profile for DodgerunnerClick Here to visit Dodgerunner's HomePageSend a Private Message to DodgerunnerDirect Link to This Post
 
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Originally posted by tjm4fun:

um, relocate the filter...


on other cars where is is in a bad spot, I just change it and wpie it down with a dry old towel.



That looks nice other than the orange filter..
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Report this Post06-25-2007 12:25 AM Click Here to See the Profile for AP2kSend a Private Message to AP2kDirect Link to This Post
Reach under the intake manifold, unscrew filter, replace.
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Report this Post06-25-2007 12:31 AM Click Here to See the Profile for spark1Send a Private Message to spark1Direct Link to This Post
Usually start by cussing the engineer that placed the filter in an impossible location. Then go on to praying that the engineer’s eternal time in hell will be spent changing oil filters in the designed location. After that, let the oil fall where it may, which is usually in multiple locations and mop it up with shop rags.

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I <3 my skinny arms

reach, twist, repeat
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Report this Post06-25-2007 05:27 AM Click Here to See the Profile for GokartSend a Private Message to GokartDirect Link to This Post
 
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Originally posted by Dodgerunner:
Ok it's been a hot slow day so wondered what method others use to change the filter without oil running down the side of their engine.
I always save the front and back of cerial boxes and arc them into a guide that I hold under the filter against the block as I change the filter.
My Intrepid v6 motor is worse than the Fiero since the cradle is right under the filter.
The reason I use the box cardboard is the print side has a high clay content so it resists oil well for the time it takes.
I would never take a car to the dealer since they just let the oil run all over then wipe off some of it leaving the rest to drip on your floor.
I've tried punching a hole in the filter end to let it drain but that takes to long.
What's your way?


I know what you mean with the V6 Intrepid...that's what my wife drives! There's even a small hole on the topside of the cradle and I wonder how much old oil is down in there! I'll try the cereal box trick next time! Thanks for the tip!
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Report this Post06-25-2007 06:27 AM Click Here to See the Profile for PhilSend a Private Message to PhilDirect Link to This Post
Plastic bag around the filter.
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Report this Post06-25-2007 06:54 AM Click Here to See the Profile for Old LarSend a Private Message to Old LarDirect Link to This Post
Jack the rear of the car up, install jack stands. Burn my arm on the hot exhaust, while laying on my back, unscrew filter with the catch basin under where the oil drizzles all over. Wipe with rags.
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Originally posted by Old Lar:

Jack the rear of the car up, install jack stands. Burn my arm on the hot exhaust, while laying on my back, unscrew filter with the catch basin under where the oil drizzles all over. Wipe with rags.


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Report this Post06-25-2007 08:33 AM Click Here to See the Profile for ltlfrariClick Here to visit ltlfrari's HomePageSend a Private Message to ltlfrariDirect Link to This Post
 
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Originally posted by tjm4fun:

um, relocate the filter...




on other cars where is is in a bad spot, I just change it and wpie it down with a dry old towel.


That's neat. Is that a stock relocation kit or something?

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Report this Post06-25-2007 08:49 AM Click Here to See the Profile for edheringClick Here to visit edhering's HomePageSend a Private Message to edheringDirect Link to This Post
The Fiero's not bad, though I have to jack it up and use jack stands to get at it.

What surprises me is the oil filter on the Econoline van we have. The location for that thing SUCKS TESTICLES. I had to jack the van up--which is a first for me on a front-engine-rear-drive vehicle--and use an oil filter wrench to get it off...and it still took too much effort and drained oil right on a frame crossmember. I mean, come ON, what's the deal, guys?

On the Escort I just reach down behind the engine and unscrew it by hand. There's enough room even for my meathooks.

The MGB has its oil filter installed in such a way that all the oil goes BLOOSH right out of it the moment you unscrew it. Brits...

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Report this Post06-25-2007 09:13 AM Click Here to See the Profile for PyrthianSend a Private Message to PyrthianDirect Link to This Post
I just let the stuff run down the side of the block. it mostly makes it into the drain pan anyways. tho - a relocation, with the filter standing up/down would be nice.
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Report this Post06-25-2007 09:38 AM Click Here to See the Profile for Marvin McInnisClick Here to visit Marvin McInnis's HomePageSend a Private Message to Marvin McInnisDirect Link to This Post
 
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Originally posted by Dodgerunner:

I always save the front and back of cerial boxes and arc them into a guide that I hold under the filter against the block as I change the filter.



I use aluminum foil to achieve the same results, but the foil has the advantage that it can be shaped in place. I also drape a piece of foil over the cradle crossmember to protect it and simplify cleanup. Try it.
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Report this Post06-25-2007 09:42 AM Click Here to See the Profile for DodgerunnerClick Here to visit Dodgerunner's HomePageSend a Private Message to DodgerunnerDirect Link to This Post
 
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Originally posted by Phil:

Plastic bag around the filter.


Interesting indea, but must be hard to keep the bag against the block while turning. Have to see if there is a way to refine that.
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Report this Post06-25-2007 09:44 AM Click Here to See the Profile for DodgerunnerClick Here to visit Dodgerunner's HomePageSend a Private Message to DodgerunnerDirect Link to This Post

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Originally posted by Marvin McInnis:


I use aluminum foil to achieve the same results, but the foil has the advantage that it can be shaped in place. I also drape a piece of foil over the cradle crossmember to protect it and simplify cleanup. Try it.


Humm what if I added foil to the edge of my cardboard....but it's not really a problem getting it close enough anyway...interesting.
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Report this Post06-25-2007 10:59 AM Click Here to See the Profile for 2.5Send a Private Message to 2.5Direct Link to This Post
Always thought of this but never did it, punch a hole in the filter to let all teh oil run out before unscrewing it?
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The 84 2.5 isnt soo bad i guess. It just all drains on the cradle and down your arm. The oil filter will only come out of one place.
That bag ideah is great!! I never thought of that.
The 95 talon 420a my brother has is super easy.
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Report this Post06-25-2007 03:52 PM Click Here to See the Profile for Francis TClick Here to visit Francis T's HomePageSend a Private Message to Francis TDirect Link to This Post
Simply put car an an angle so that where the filter screws in flat - level with horzion - and then a unscrew it. Be careful not to drop car while doing that. If it works, do send us pictures.

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