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May 29, 2018, 05:57 AM
Georgeair
Oil change question
Perhaps loosen to just where it starts to, then let it drain a minute or three around/on the filter? Should at least give one point of slower drip off the bottom of the filter to manage.

On a 90’s Mustang that also drained right onto the suspension and steering I always used a piece of foil too. Shaped to a small gully could keep that clean and direct flow into pan. That may help.


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May 29, 2018, 07:54 AM
Suppressed
On our Honda Odyssey, I drain the oil first. Then, I move the drain pan under the filter. Next, I remove the filter and set it on the pan to drain. After I put the new filter on, I wipe down the area. Any oil that remains is classified as rust inhibitor.

I can do this in about 15 minutes. Punching a hole in the filter will probably work but you will still spill some oil.
May 29, 2018, 09:56 AM
henryaz
 
The Toyota 2F engine (FJ-40, FJ-60) has the upside down filter. I used to drain the sump first, the take an awl and hammer and punch a hole right in the bottom of the filter (which is on top). This lets the oil in the filter drain down through the sump, for the most part. Then wrap a towel completely around the base and unscrew the filter. Very little mess.
 
May 29, 2018, 12:34 PM
bigdeal
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Originally posted by trapper189:
I think bigdeal's autocorrect got him. It's a Fumoto valve not a FoMoCo valve. I have had one on every car and truck since I read about it here years ago. A big thank you to whoever suggested these.
Thank you for that correction. Typing on a phone with my big fat fingers and autocorrect doesn't always end all.


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May 29, 2018, 12:37 PM
6guns
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Originally posted by sigmonkey:
Can you break it loose, then slip a plastic bag around it and spin it off and contain the oil?


This is a great idea!



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May 29, 2018, 01:20 PM
PowerSurge
quote:
Originally posted by Suppressed:
On our Honda Odyssey, I drain the oil first. Then, I move the drain pan under the filter. Next, I remove the filter and set it on the pan to drain. After I put the new filter on, I wipe down the area. Any oil that remains is classified as rust inhibitor.

I can do this in about 15 minutes. Punching a hole in the filter will probably work but you will still spill some oil.


This. I’ve had Hondas for years and never had any oil dripping on the driveway after an oil change. Just takes a small shop towel to mop up the side of the block and just below after the new filter goes on.


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May 29, 2018, 01:25 PM
Russ59
quote:
Originally posted by PowerSurge:
quote:
Originally posted by Suppressed:
On our Honda Odyssey, I drain the oil first. Then, I move the drain pan under the filter. Next, I remove the filter and set it on the pan to drain. After I put the new filter on, I wipe down the area. Any oil that remains is classified as rust inhibitor.

I can do this in about 15 minutes. Punching a hole in the filter will probably work but you will still spill some oil.


This. I’ve had Hondas for years and never had any oil dripping on the driveway after an oil change. Just takes a small shop towel to mop up the side of the block and just below after the new filter goes on.


I don't think bagging the filter would help in the case of the Honda. I back mine off just a turn to let the oil out and catch it in the pan. Unless the bag is vacuum sealed to the block, how does this help?

Preludes, Civic, and my Odyssey - all about the same. I wipe down the suspension etc and I'm good to go.


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May 29, 2018, 07:26 PM
Clem Eastwood
quote:
Originally posted by Georgeair:
Perhaps loosen to just where it starts to, then let it drain a minute or three around/on the filter? Should at least give one point of slower drip off the bottom of the filter to manage.

On a 90’s Mustang that also drained right onto the suspension and steering I always used a piece of foil too. Shaped to a small gully could keep that clean and direct flow into pan. That may help.


I am going to steal that idea!