What are you guys using ? I want to be able to grab the oil filter and drain plug while they're hot hot hot.
Heat resistant gloves for changing oil
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I bet you could use leather gloves, never tried it though and I don't take any responsibility if something goes wrong.
Mechanix gloves with latex over top.
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Originally Posted By: Merkava_4
What are you guys using ? I want to be able to grab the oil filter and drain plug while they're hot hot hot.
Personally, depending on the vehicle if there is any chance of you dropping the filter on you I would just do it when the oil is warm. On my truck the only way for me to get at my oil filter is to lay underneath and unscrew it. It happens to be in between the ac compressor and the frame, so I can only hold onto it with one hand and it really wouldn't take much to have an entire quart of oil land on my head. Hasn't happened yet, but 200 degree oil on my fac and I bet I won't be good looking anymore after that. I can do it from the top, but I feel I'd be more likely to drop it.
What are you guys using ? I want to be able to grab the oil filter and drain plug while they're hot hot hot.
Personally, depending on the vehicle if there is any chance of you dropping the filter on you I would just do it when the oil is warm. On my truck the only way for me to get at my oil filter is to lay underneath and unscrew it. It happens to be in between the ac compressor and the frame, so I can only hold onto it with one hand and it really wouldn't take much to have an entire quart of oil land on my head. Hasn't happened yet, but 200 degree oil on my fac and I bet I won't be good looking anymore after that. I can do it from the top, but I feel I'd be more likely to drop it.
Waiting until the oil is cool increases the viscosity which means getting less oil out.
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Originally Posted By: Merkava_4
Waiting until the oil is cool increases the viscosity which means getting less oil out.
Yeah, but there's still slot of oil in the top end of your engine that hasn't finished dripping down yet anyways so it's probably the same either way.
I usually change oil hot, but often I have also changed it cold.
Waiting until the oil is cool increases the viscosity which means getting less oil out.
Yeah, but there's still slot of oil in the top end of your engine that hasn't finished dripping down yet anyways so it's probably the same either way.
I usually change oil hot, but often I have also changed it cold.
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I know at 90 degrees outside changing it cold it drained out fast enough for me. lol
Use this:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0054WI7CW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Super strong magnet. Since I use Fumotos for oil changes that tool is used for atf and coolant plugs on the block. Check the reviews - not one bad one.
Filters - use an ice pick to poke a hole, let it drain, it cools much faster empty. Almost no mess on the hands.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0054WI7CW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Super strong magnet. Since I use Fumotos for oil changes that tool is used for atf and coolant plugs on the block. Check the reviews - not one bad one.
Filters - use an ice pick to poke a hole, let it drain, it cools much faster empty. Almost no mess on the hands.
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I drain it hot with the use of a Fumoto with the nipple and a hose attached to it - no splash or wind spray. I let it drain while it cools enough to grasp the filter.
Not exactly your hot hot hot solution and it does take more time.
Not exactly your hot hot hot solution and it does take more time.
What a useless thread. No matter what you do you cant get all of the "dirty oil" out. I don't know why (given a choice) why anyone would want to crawl around underneath a hot car. This is especially dangerous if you don't have a pit or rack to put your car on.
Do you REALLY THINK that you motor will last longer getting more oil out when it's hot?
If you do you may want to explain the theory to the rest of us.
Do you REALLY THINK that you motor will last longer getting more oil out when it's hot?
If you do you may want to explain the theory to the rest of us.
Originally Posted By: CKN
Do you REALLY THINK that your motor will last longer getting more oil out when it's hot?
Yes I do.
Do you REALLY THINK that your motor will last longer getting more oil out when it's hot?
Yes I do.
Ask the quik lubes to sell you a sleeve.
I seem to have trouble stripping threads on hot engines. So, if I cannot hold my hand on it, I probably am not going to work on it.
I seem to have trouble stripping threads on hot engines. So, if I cannot hold my hand on it, I probably am not going to work on it.
I use the black throw away gloves from Harbor Freight. I pull the drain plug, and an hour later change the filter. By that time I can usually get the filter off with no issue. If it's still hot I use a rag or a piece of sandpaper if the filter is too slippery to hold.
Task an oven glove for auto use.
Wrong!!!!!!
You can wrap your lips over the drain plug hole and s-u-c-k really hard!
Originally Posted By: CKN
What a useless thread. No matter what you do you cant get all of the "dirty oil" out. I don't know why (given a choice) why anyone would want to crawl around underneath a hot car. This is especially dangerous if you don't have a pit or rack to put your car on.
Do you REALLY THINK that you motor will last longer getting more oil out when it's hot?
If you do you may want to explain the theory to the rest of us.
You can wrap your lips over the drain plug hole and s-u-c-k really hard!
Originally Posted By: CKN
What a useless thread. No matter what you do you cant get all of the "dirty oil" out. I don't know why (given a choice) why anyone would want to crawl around underneath a hot car. This is especially dangerous if you don't have a pit or rack to put your car on.
Do you REALLY THINK that you motor will last longer getting more oil out when it's hot?
If you do you may want to explain the theory to the rest of us.
So.. Just wad up a towel or drape over hand.
The key is to pull away fast.
The key is to pull away fast.
Right! I always did that.
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So.. Just wad up a towel or drape over hand.
The key is to pull away fast.
Originally Posted By: OilyWaterMIXER
So.. Just wad up a towel or drape over hand.
The key is to pull away fast.
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