Changing oil with cartridge filter

[Pluto5]

Is it necessary to remove the drain bolt or do you just drain by removing the filter cap?

 

[tig1]

What kind of engine?

 

[Pluto5]

Engine is the Toyota 2.7L 4cyl.

 

[tig1]

My new to me Fusion has the same set up. I didn't remove the plug, so it is a little messy. Short answer, no .

 

[Quattro Pete]

No drain bolt on my cartridge filter setup. I just loosen up the cap, wait for the majority of the oil to drain down to the oil pan, and then lift the cap (with the cartridge attached to it).

 

[Eddie]

You are talking about the drain bolt in the filter cap I assume. I drain the oil pan first and then remove the oil drain bolt in the cartridge cover to drain the cartridge housing. Then I place a plastic zip-lock type bag over the housing and remove the housing cover. My cartridge comes with two O-Rings which I always replace and torque the cover to spec.

 

[bustednutz]

I don't pull the drain bolt on my Mazda 3 setup. I just pop it open and let it flow. I actually like the cartridge. I can examine the particles if any that are embedded in the filter media.