Re: Messy oil changes

From: GSWillhite (GSWillhite@ualr.edu)
Date: Tue May 18 1999 - 09:55:07 EDT


> A post here a while back suggested that you change your oil after the truck
> has been sitting for several hours. This apparently lets all the oil drain
> back into the filter and the engine. I had the same problems with a messy
> filter removal but now I hardly spill a drop.

I change the oil after the Dak has set overnight. I'm not worried about
any suspended particles. No mess, but I can relate to Shauns experience.
I have a Mazda 626 that refuses to let go of those mini oil filters.

GS -

98 5.2L 5spd



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