I didn't like the downward angled filter on the 1993 camry v6, another worst of both worlds situation. I like the 2 liter bottle solution as stated above.
Filters that mount vertically = PITA
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I just did an oil change on my girl's impala and didn't have any troubles. I got maybe a few drops on my hands doing it this way.
You drain the oil from the plug as normal, move the pan under the filter and unscrew it until it starts to drain. Let it run down the side of the partially unscrewed filter until it stops dripping. Then unscrew it the rest of the way and slowly lower it down to your oil pan, keeping it right side up. Then go ahead and dump it upside down to drain the rest of the way into your pan so it doesn't splash. That's how I do it on her impala and my truck and I never get more than a few drops on my hands. Works for me
You drain the oil from the plug as normal, move the pan under the filter and unscrew it until it starts to drain. Let it run down the side of the partially unscrewed filter until it stops dripping. Then unscrew it the rest of the way and slowly lower it down to your oil pan, keeping it right side up. Then go ahead and dump it upside down to drain the rest of the way into your pan so it doesn't splash. That's how I do it on her impala and my truck and I never get more than a few drops on my hands. Works for me
Originally Posted By: AMC
You drain the oil from the plug as normal, move the pan under the filter and unscrew it until it starts to drain. Let it run down the side of the partially unscrewed filter until it stops dripping. Then unscrew it the rest of the way ...
Yep, that's the key ... let it drain, then remove it.
You drain the oil from the plug as normal, move the pan under the filter and unscrew it until it starts to drain. Let it run down the side of the partially unscrewed filter until it stops dripping. Then unscrew it the rest of the way ...
Yep, that's the key ... let it drain, then remove it.
The Impala in question is an 07 with the 3.5L. I guess it's the location of the filter - it's really tucked away behind the front cross member. The filter this time was a Napa Gold and the ADBV must have really worked well because almost a quart of oil came out from above the filter.
Location is key! Why they put some filters where they do is beyond me. But I get it, it's not a paramount design parameter
The worst has got to be the Honda Civic. Horizontally mounted, tucked up against the firewall, and directly above the exhaust. Oil goes all over and each year newer it seems to get worse.
it's the best way to mount a filter (i don't know about behind a cross member tho), and i let the oil drain for 5-10 min from the drainplug before unscrewing the filter. i use those little oil eater cardboard boxes, and i don't spill any on the ground. also get to pre-fill the filter before screwing on and don't spill any there either
but i been doing this since i was 13 since my dad was a chevy guy too
but i been doing this since i was 13 since my dad was a chevy guy too
Originally Posted By: Captain_Klink
i PREFER it that way. i like prefilling the filter, and that it is always full at startup time. i don't like to rely on a flimsy anti drain back valve, i prefer the gravity approach.
+1
Baggy or poke a hole is a small price for having the filter right side up (open end up)
i PREFER it that way. i like prefilling the filter, and that it is always full at startup time. i don't like to rely on a flimsy anti drain back valve, i prefer the gravity approach.
+1
Baggy or poke a hole is a small price for having the filter right side up (open end up)
No the worst filter location has to be my friends 85 or so RX7 turbo.
The filter is high and angled, you absolutely cannot remove it without a MESS!
I LOVE my vertical filters, I'm a devout pre-filler.
The filter is high and angled, you absolutely cannot remove it without a MESS!
I LOVE my vertical filters, I'm a devout pre-filler.
It was an absolute pleasure to change the filter on my 1997 F150. It was remotely located from the engine, vertically mounted low in the space between the driver's side fog light and fender well splash panel, i.e directly ahead of the left front tire. No need to crawl under the vehicle, open the hood, etc.
Too bad that some vehicle manufacturers require DIY owners be contortionists...and janitors to clean up the mess.
Too bad that some vehicle manufacturers require DIY owners be contortionists...and janitors to clean up the mess.
Originally Posted By: SteveSRT8
No the worst filter location has to be my friends 85 or so RX7 turbo.
The filter is high and angled, you absolutely cannot remove it without a MESS!
I LOVE my vertical filters, I'm a devout pre-filler.
Punch a hole in the top when the oil is hot and let it drain for an hour ... works great. Learned this when I had an '88 RX-7.
No the worst filter location has to be my friends 85 or so RX7 turbo.
The filter is high and angled, you absolutely cannot remove it without a MESS!
I LOVE my vertical filters, I'm a devout pre-filler.
Punch a hole in the top when the oil is hot and let it drain for an hour ... works great. Learned this when I had an '88 RX-7.
Originally Posted By: ZeeOSix
Originally Posted By: SteveSRT8
No the worst filter location has to be my friends 85 or so RX7 turbo.
The filter is high and angled, you absolutely cannot remove it without a MESS!
I LOVE my vertical filters, I'm a devout pre-filler.
Punch a hole in the top when the oil is hot and let it drain for an hour ... works great. Learned this when I had an '88 RX-7.
Yeah, we finally figured that out.
Almost looked to me as if Mazda was trying to oil the turbo after shutdown. Truly was a great car.
Originally Posted By: SteveSRT8
No the worst filter location has to be my friends 85 or so RX7 turbo.
The filter is high and angled, you absolutely cannot remove it without a MESS!
I LOVE my vertical filters, I'm a devout pre-filler.
Punch a hole in the top when the oil is hot and let it drain for an hour ... works great. Learned this when I had an '88 RX-7.
Yeah, we finally figured that out.
Almost looked to me as if Mazda was trying to oil the turbo after shutdown. Truly was a great car.
Originally Posted By: Drew99GT
How do you guys deal with oil filters that mount with the open side facing up? I just changed the oil on my mom's Impala, and yet again, oil splashed out everyone, all over my hand, and droplets splattered all over the garage floor! It takes half a roll of paper towels to clean the mess up.
Thanks!
I am so use to doing vertical Chevy filters that getting oil all over me is expected. There is a little trick to removing the filter. First break the filter loose until you start to see a small trickle of oil coming down the side. Move your hand off to the side and just using your midle finger and thumb to unscrew the filter. You can wiggle the filter a little to see how many threads remain holding the can to the engine. When the filter breaks free of the threads, bring the filter down fairly quickly toward you while simultaneously letting it pivot between your thumb and middle finger so the opening falls away from you. Your index finger can be used to help push the filter over in the right direction away from you. If you have an open pan, do the filter first otherwise you will get a hot oil shower when the filter plops into the oil in the pan.
I hated the horizontal filter in my Porsche. I would get about a quart of oil inside the engine compartment everytim I changed the filter. The engine compartment was sealed from the outside, so cleaning up a quart of spilled oil was a PITA. I learned to put rags under the filter to catch as much oil as possible.
How do you guys deal with oil filters that mount with the open side facing up? I just changed the oil on my mom's Impala, and yet again, oil splashed out everyone, all over my hand, and droplets splattered all over the garage floor! It takes half a roll of paper towels to clean the mess up.
Thanks!
I am so use to doing vertical Chevy filters that getting oil all over me is expected. There is a little trick to removing the filter. First break the filter loose until you start to see a small trickle of oil coming down the side. Move your hand off to the side and just using your midle finger and thumb to unscrew the filter. You can wiggle the filter a little to see how many threads remain holding the can to the engine. When the filter breaks free of the threads, bring the filter down fairly quickly toward you while simultaneously letting it pivot between your thumb and middle finger so the opening falls away from you. Your index finger can be used to help push the filter over in the right direction away from you. If you have an open pan, do the filter first otherwise you will get a hot oil shower when the filter plops into the oil in the pan.
I hated the horizontal filter in my Porsche. I would get about a quart of oil inside the engine compartment everytim I changed the filter. The engine compartment was sealed from the outside, so cleaning up a quart of spilled oil was a PITA. I learned to put rags under the filter to catch as much oil as possible.
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Originally Posted By: Loobed
I am so use to doing vertical Chevy filters that getting oil all over me is expected. There is a little trick to removing the filter. First break the filter loose until you start to see a small trickle of oil coming down the side. Move your hand off to the side and just using your midle finger and thumb to unscrew the filter.
Once I break the filter loose, I just let the oil drain down the sides of the filter until it's done ... then it's easy to remove without getting oil everywhere.
I am so use to doing vertical Chevy filters that getting oil all over me is expected. There is a little trick to removing the filter. First break the filter loose until you start to see a small trickle of oil coming down the side. Move your hand off to the side and just using your midle finger and thumb to unscrew the filter.
Once I break the filter loose, I just let the oil drain down the sides of the filter until it's done ... then it's easy to remove without getting oil everywhere.
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