Cutting open a oil Filter
 

Anyone have a trick way of cutting open a oil filter w/out contaminating the results??

Re: Cutting open a oil Filter
 

I suggest an oil filter cutter. Here is the one I bought.
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalo...lcancutter.php

Re: Cutting open a oil Filter
 

I just put mine in a vise and cut it with a hacksaw. You will be able to tell the material from hacking it open. It will be on top of the element, and in my case was white. If you see the metal flakes of death, you will recognize them. :(

Re: Cutting open a oil Filter
 

I use a hammer and chisel. Cut right at the steel base with the bevel of the chisel facing the base. Go all the way around and the can slides right off.

BT :cool:

Re: Cutting open a oil Filter
 

A large tubing cutter...looks like a C-clamp with a cutting wheel....ask your plumber. :drink:

Re: Cutting open a oil Filter
 

Sawzall at the base with the filter base down, cheap and effective. Pull off the canister and "read" your fortune or misfortune!!