--- Shaun.Hendricks@bergenbrunswig.com wrote:
> > #1: Because of the clearances involved, wrenches are
> very hard to get on the
> filter, making getting the damn things off a real
> challenge (finally found an
> articulated wrench that works well: the end cap and
> band style wrenches
> sucked...)
Not sure about you, but I can take my oil filter off
by hand. Never use a wrench. I make sure that I oil the new gasket
before I install the new filter, and turn it tight as possible (by
hand). When it comes time to remove it for a new one, I clean it off
with a rag, and give it a good twist. Worked for over 100k on my '95,
and twice so far on my '99. Switched from a Fram PH16 (stock) to a K&N
oil filter (figured I would try it-- not sure of the pn).
> #2: Removing the filter throws oil EVERYWHERE! Ugh!
> This is WAY too messy.
> I've never gotten this much oil running out of a
> filter as I unscrew it...
> yuck. Bad Dak! No biscuit!
No problem here. I first drain the oil from pan, then open the oil
filler on the valve cover. Once the oil has completely drained, I
replace the drain plug. Then I loosen the oil filter, about 1/2-3/4
turn (having the oil catch ready)... once the oil starts to drip out,
and around the filter I catch it with the used oil container... after
about 3 minutes, I can spin it a few more turns, catch a little, keep
going, and finally remove the oil filled filter... Dumping its contents
into the used oil container. I keep about 5-6 rags on hand to pickup
any spills, and kitty litter on stand-by to clean up the rest.
> #3: Funnel required... Daks and their darn hoses and
> harnesses everywhere;
> don't let you dump oil in very effectively from just
> the bottle. Bought a
> small, wide mouth funnel and viole', no spilling.
I took a used Mobil 1 bottle, and cut off the bottom. World's best
synthetic oil funnel.
> #4: Doggie pads a good idea! Buy some dog potty
> training pads for large dogs
> and lay it down before you start your oil change.
> They soak up a ton of oil
> and are plastic on the bottom so it never reaches
> your driveway or street.
Never tried it, I am a dog owner too.. go figure and I recommend kitty
litter.
> #5: Synthetics clean up much easier than dino oil.
> Original oil in truck
> stained everything (intake manifold leak until
> Dealer fixed it) it touched.
> Switched to Mobil 1 and no more stains. Even
> splotches on the driveway go
> away after time. The dino oil ones haven't faded a
> bit! Wipe up on the truck
> a breeze too.
>
Funny, I think my Dak has a intake manifold leak too...
Seems to happen a lot I fear.
Sam '99 RT x 2
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