Oil filter removal question
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Burning Brakes
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Oil filter removal question
Is it safe to remove the oil filter without draining the oil pan?
I know that seems like a really stupid question, but I'd feel even more stupid if several quarts of oil poured out onto the ground; better safe than sorry.
TIA,
TeamZ06
I know that seems like a really stupid question, but I'd feel even more stupid if several quarts of oil poured out onto the ground; better safe than sorry.
TIA,
TeamZ06
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Re: Oil filter removal question (TeamZ06)
I always drain the oil first then the filter comes off, unless you have a real big wide pan and don't mind the rush of oil go for it.
I just did my first oil change this weekend, was a piece a cake and saved my self a lot of money.
[Modified by h2opolo, 10:41 AM 1/22/2002]
I just did my first oil change this weekend, was a piece a cake and saved my self a lot of money.
[Modified by h2opolo, 10:41 AM 1/22/2002]
Racer
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From: BLMVOR R160 [] HOCVOR R305 Switzerland BL
Re: Oil filter removal question (TeamZ06)
Is it safe to remove the oil filter without draining the oil pan?
I know that seems like a really stupid question, but I'd feel even more stupid if several quarts of oil poured out onto the ground; better safe than sorry.
TIA,
TeamZ06
I know that seems like a really stupid question, but I'd feel even more stupid if several quarts of oil poured out onto the ground; better safe than sorry.
TIA,
TeamZ06
Z06, you are completely RIGHT! There are never stupid questions, but only stupid drivel answers! (=> straight translation from german Language, I hope it works similar in english.....:), if not you might give me some training )
....and, is this C-Forum not exactly set-up for just such purposes? Asking, asking, asking, learning more and more? YOU all know the answer!!
Thanks, Joe.
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Re: Oil filter removal question (TeamZ06)
punch a hole in the bottom of the filter with a nail,then loosen the filter a little bit and when the oil stops remove the filter. only the filter will empty unless you have a external oil cooler.
Melting Slicks
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From: Sugar Land, TX USA
Re: Oil filter removal question (clem zahrobsky)
punch a hole in the bottom of the filter with a nail,then loosen the filter a little bit and when the oil stops remove the filter. only the filter will empty unless you have a external oil cooler.
time and I believe it allows the oil pan to drain faster and more thoroughly.
Drifting
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From: Norman Oklahoma
Re: Oil filter removal question (clem zahrobsky)
punch a hole in the bottom of the filter with a nail,then loosen the filter a little bit and when the oil stops remove the filter. only the filter will empty unless you have a external oil cooler.
Jerry
