Re: This is a Really Stupid Low-Tech Question

["Wm. Josiah Erikson" <scirocco@bork.hampshire.edu>]

Heh - I never even thought about this. I always just let it run down the
side of the motor into the pan I have underneath it. My motors always leak
so much oil that it just looks like the rest of the underside when I'm
done : )
	-Josiah

'87 GLi
'84 GTi
http://bork.hampshire.edu/josiah

On Thu, 8 Jun 2000, T Berk wrote:

> Bill.Scarince@tenneco-automotive.com wrote:
> > 
> > So when you guys change your oil, what do you do to prevent/reduce the repeat of
> > the Exxon Valdez you get as soon as the filter seal parts from the flange on the
> > filter mount?  Is there some cool tool to somehow pierce the filter and drain it
> > while it's on the car???
> > 
> > Bill
> > 
> > --
> 
> I usually get the thing uncracked 1st and then wrap a shop rag around it
> as i back it out. One hand with rag cupping the bottom, other hand spins
> old filter off. Be quick about it and you don't get much mess.
> 
> TBerk
> 
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