A reason not to pre-fill an oil filter
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Astro, you're just being logical again...
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4wd
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Well, look at his ‘pen name’So many things in this post make no sense.
4wd
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Yeah, I wear camo doing dirty jobs …
I didn't read page 2, so I have no idea if this has been mentioned, but...
If you spilled Valvoline Restore and Protect on your clothes have no worry. Its the only oil on the market that will clean ring packs, so its already got all the detergent you need!!!
Or - you'll always look good on your next oil changes.
If you spilled Valvoline Restore and Protect on your clothes have no worry. Its the only oil on the market that will clean ring packs, so its already got all the detergent you need!!!
Or - you'll always look good on your next oil changes.
I'd suggest brake cleaner as previously suggested. To address concerns of dye removal from the fabric, test it on the hem of the garment.
I also have used full strength simple green. Put a rag between the front and back of it, spray liberally on the garment and use an old toothbrush going with the weave of the fabric to work it in. Amusingly, my wife will always hand me the stained clothes assuming I can always get whatever out.
I also have used full strength simple green. Put a rag between the front and back of it, spray liberally on the garment and use an old toothbrush going with the weave of the fabric to work it in. Amusingly, my wife will always hand me the stained clothes assuming I can always get whatever out.
With a fluid extractor, and a top mounted filter, perhaps I would attempt an oil change in nice clothes…but still…
I tend to do other services - tire rotation, fluid check, etc. - when doing the oil change. So, I know that I am getting dirty anyway.
I would wait a few hundred miles until I had the time to do all of them, and to put on my “work” clothes - older pants, t-shirts, shirts, etc.
I tend to do other services - tire rotation, fluid check, etc. - when doing the oil change. So, I know that I am getting dirty anyway.
I would wait a few hundred miles until I had the time to do all of them, and to put on my “work” clothes - older pants, t-shirts, shirts, etc.
Would never attempt an oil change in good clothes. Have 2 sets of work clothes to avoid that. Best of luck getting them clean.
Well, you ARE @oilstained.
I’m thinking a word but can’t put my finger on it. Prophecy or Foretelling?
I’m true to my Bitog username.
I have dedicated “oil change clothes”. They consist of clothes that were previously “good clothes” that I forgot to change before I started an earlier oil change.
It was pre-incident.
Bottom mount.
Purple stuff in a spray bottle on the laundry room shelf for pre treating my stuff.
Do you thing any dealership, shop or oil change joint ever prefills filters when doing oil changes ?
Do you thing any dealership, shop or oil change joint ever prefills filters when doing oil changes ?
It's BITOG.It's a legit question.
Dawn straight from the bottle, work it in, rinse with warm to moderately hot water.
Brake Parts Cleaner and acetone will remove the color dyes of some clothing.
P&G markets Dawn as being used to clean up animals affected by oil/fuel spills.
Doesn’t necessarily need to be filled. Possibly just get the filter material wetted with oil.
