Removing oil filter w/out a mess ?????
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Removing oil filter w/out a mess ?????
Any secrets to share in removing the vertical (tall) oil filter on a 496 Mag without incurring a huge oily mess ?????
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I always loosen and break the seal. Let the Filter drain over night. Next day plastic garbage bag next to engine, I take a towel , wrap it around the base of the oil filter housing, loosen up oil filter, drop everything in bag. Then I get it out of the bilge before I get the bag caught on a hose clamp or something.
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I always loosen and break the seal. Let the Filter drain over night. Next day plastic garbage bag next to engine, I take a towel , wrap it around the base of the oil filter housing, loosen up oil filter, drop everything in bag. Then I get it out of the bilge before I get the bag caught on a hose clamp or something.
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Some guys poke holes in the filter, I am not a big fan, I could just see myself getting a piece of metal in the oil lines, or bending something or making a mess. If you break the seal, it will do the same thing. I try to stay away from self inflicting disasters as much as possible....lol
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I've never poked a hole in an inverted filter. Break the seal, let it drain a bit, unscrew a tad more and lift, let it drain, etc. Be patient and it will drain back into the remote filter pad and you can remove it without spilling a drop. Usually takes just a few minutes for it to fully drain so you can remove it. If you get in a big hurry or unscrew it too far too soon then you will have a mess on your hands. I usually sit with a beer after I crack it open and occasionally lift up on the filter to ensure it is draining.
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I always loosen and break the seal. Let the Filter drain over night. Next day plastic garbage bag next to engine, I take a towel , wrap it around the base of the oil filter housing, loosen up oil filter, drop everything in bag. Then I get it out of the bilge before I get the bag caught on a hose clamp or something.
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Post number 4 is correct. If you crack the filter just enough as the oil seeps out a tad then tighten back just a tad as the oil in the filter will drain down all by itself.
The next day there is basically no mess when removing the oil filter. I use oil absorbent towels (we call diapers) for all oil changes. the ones I use also picks up fuel and all types of oils, they are very good to have on hand for anyone who works on boats.
I have never poked any holes into oil filters to drain them period.
The next day there is basically no mess when removing the oil filter. I use oil absorbent towels (we call diapers) for all oil changes. the ones I use also picks up fuel and all types of oils, they are very good to have on hand for anyone who works on boats.
I have never poked any holes into oil filters to drain them period.
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In your opinion, is it worth it to install remote oil filters? Years ago I had one on an older Ford pick up that had the stock filter located right over the front 4WD axle, (Ford 351 V8 in a pick-up) and it was a mess to change the filter. After I installed a remote filter, changes were a snap, and clean!
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In your opinion, is it worth it to install remote oil filters? Years ago I had one on an older Ford pick up that had the stock filter located right over the front 4WD axle, (Ford 351 V8 in a pick-up) and it was a mess to change the filter. After I installed a remote filter, changes were a snap, and clean!