I don't know if this is applicable, but I throw it out in case it benefits anyone. The oil filter on my big Ford 6.9 liter diesel is mounted on a angle and getting it off without making a huge mess was always a problem until I heard this method: Take an all and a hammer and punch a hole in the lowest portion of the oil filter. Let it drain into an oil catch basin until it's empty. THEN take it off. No spilling. Scott > > Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2001 10:16:52 -0700 > From: Gerald Masar <azsun99@EARTHLINK.NET> > Subject: Re: Oil filter changes on diesels? > > At one time I owned an '82 diesel Vanagon. The oil filter had a plastic cup sort of > device that would catch the oil as you unscrewed the filter. > Jerry |
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