Is there a way to remove the oil filter w/o spilling oil?

[stutaeng]

I've never been able to do this. I sometimes will remember to put on nitrile gloves, but usually forget. Not horrible, but is there a way to avoid spilling the oil as soon as you start spinning the oil filter off? I've tried to punch a hole but it didn't work.

Seems that the oil inside the oil galleys above the oil filter is what drips out?

 

[Tonimus]

A QuikTrip cup. Place over filter firmly. Spin off filter half the way. Let drain into cup for a few minutes while you hold it. Finish removal. Spin on new filter.

 

[ORVietVet]

At one of my other forums, Tahoe/Yukon Forum, there is a guy that gets the oil hot and then punches a hole at the very lowest part of filter and lets it drain.

 

[4silverado]

When I worked on semis, we used to punch a hole in the bottom to drain them, but those were big oil filters. Center punch or a long drift punch did the trick.

 

[99Sierra2500]

Like others I punch a hole in it, kinda spills around some maybe.

 

[stutaeng]

I've tried punching a hole on the filter...but maybe I need to let it drain longer? IDK?

I do like the disposable cup idea mentioned by @Tonimus I will definitely try that on the next oil change...

I usually do oil changes with engine warm or hot, or at least warm it if I haven't driven the vehicle if early in the day.

 

[Cadillacmak]

I just spill oil everywhere and clean it up with rags.

 

[AuroraGirl]

I use a drill , i punch more than one hole because i want to speed it up, but just get a small drill bit and drill one at an angle in the veryb ottom (you dont want hot oil directly into your hand and drill) that angle means you have time to pull it away

Then you can put a few more in the thing or just let it do its thing. to not walk the bit i just gently punch the thing with the bit to make a mark and start slow

 

[CPB]

I've tried punching a hole on the filter...but maybe I need to let it drain longer? IDK?

I do like the disposable cup idea mentioned by @Tonimus I will definitely try that on the next oil change...

I usually do oil changes with engine warm or hot, or at least warm it if I haven't driven the vehicle if early in the day.

The ADBV keeps oil in the galley above the filter. So even if you drain the filter with a hole, there is remaining oil above the baffle.

 

[stutaeng]

The ADBV keeps oil in the galley above the filter. So even if you drain the filter with a hole, there is remaining oil above the baffle.

Ah, yes! That makes perfect sense now.

I guess I'm just being nit-picky. I probably just need a larger drain pan. I've got one with the screw top, but it's kinda small... SMH

My next new post is going to be: what is the best oil drain pan? LOL

 

[ORVietVet]

For coolant




For oil and transmission fluid and differentials.



One of these to help catch it all and funnel in to the pan

 

[99Sierra2500]

I have the big ones like that, plus a smaller one.

 

[SK101]

i have that second pan. Usually i drain the oil first, then come back when its done dripping and move the pan under the filter and remove and replace. Im more annoyed by the fact 2/3 of the filter is un grabbable where it is, which is why i like Frams grippy texture. Ive had some real challenges with smooth ones

 

[ORVietVet]

i have that second pan. Usually i drain the oil first, then come back when its done dripping and move the pan under the filter and remove and replace. Im more annoyed by the fact 2/3 of the filter is un grabbable where it is, which is why i like Frams grippy texture. Ive had some real challenges with smooth ones

If you get the right oil filter cup and do not over tighten the installed filter, the cup is easy to use to remove the filter.

 

[SK101]

you know, ive never tried those cups. not a bad idea for these trucks, strap wrenches never have the space to work

 

[ORVietVet]

you know, ive never tried those cups. not a bad idea for these trucks, strap wrenches never have the space to work

There are long handle and short handle strap wrenches. Are you talking about the metal straps or the nylon straps.

 

[AuroraGirl]

i have that second pan. Usually i drain the oil first, then come back when its done dripping and move the pan under the filter and remove and replace. Im more annoyed by the fact 2/3 of the filter is un grabbable where it is, which is why i like Frams grippy texture. Ive had some real challenges with smooth ones

if you drill a hole or punch a hole in the filter, a little screwdriver gives you that little extra turning power to loosen it off

 

[AuroraGirl]

 

[DateNight]

I like clear storage containers, the kind that slide under a bed.

 

[SK101]

There are long handle and short handle strap wrenches. Are you talking about the metal straps or the nylon straps.

I was thinking the metal straps. I have several of each out at the farm, but generally find them constrained by space available on cars and trucks. Bare hands or winter gloves are my usual tool, i can still just about fit under the truck without jacking it up