Re: This is a Really Stupid Low-Tech Question

[T Berk <tberk@mindspring.com>]

Bill.Scarince@tenneco-automotive.com wrote:
> 
> So when you guys change your oil, what do you do to prevent/reduce the repeat of
> the Exxon Valdez you get as soon as the filter seal parts from the flange on the
> filter mount?  Is there some cool tool to somehow pierce the filter and drain it
> while it's on the car???
> 
> Bill
> 
> --

I usually get the thing uncracked 1st and then wrap a shop rag around it
as i back it out. One hand with rag cupping the bottom, other hand spins
old filter off. Be quick about it and you don't get much mess.

TBerk

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