For the engine's sake, it's better to change oil and filter right after the
engine's been shut down. This way all the particulate matter is still in
suspension (hasn't had a chance to settle on the oil pan floor) so when you
drain it, all the bad stuff comes out too.
Dr. Pat
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>From: Tony Mastres <mastres@id.ucsb.edu>
>To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>Subject: DML: Messy oil changes
>Date: Tue, May 18, 1999, 4:20 PM
>
> "#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!"
>
> 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.
>
>
>
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