Quick question about oil filter
09-20-2006, 12:45 PM
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Quick question about oil filter
Right now my oil is full on the dip stick reading. My question is can I take off the oil filter and not have any oil drain out (other than only what is still in the filter)??
Need a quick answer!! Thanks!!
Need a quick answer!! Thanks!!
09-20-2006, 01:06 PM
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since the filter is a point of resistance there could be oil is waiting to be pumped thru the filter, or oil that has dripped from the cams and whatnot down to that general area.
so you stand to lose about two quarts. prolly less.
just try it, its just messy.
Others: Correct me if I'm an idiot.
Edit, actually I renig my 2 quart guess, more like one quart.
so you stand to lose about two quarts. prolly less.
just try it, its just messy.
Others: Correct me if I'm an idiot.
Edit, actually I renig my 2 quart guess, more like one quart.
09-20-2006, 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by moonliver,Sep 20 2006, 03:06 PM
Edit, actually I renig my 2 quart guess, more like one quart.
That is what I will do then. one quart is no be deal.
09-20-2006, 01:38 PM
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be careful and take it off slow. oil gets pumped thru the filter and unless uve started it i belive there shudnt be any or much in there.
u shudnt be able to drain much from the filter maybe 1/2 a quart.
just be careful
u shudnt be able to drain much from the filter maybe 1/2 a quart.
just be careful
09-20-2006, 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted by IceS2000,Sep 20 2006, 01:38 PM
be careful and take it off slow. oil gets pumped thru the filter and unless uve started it i belive there shudnt be any or much in there.
u shudnt be able to drain much from the filter maybe 1/2 a quart.
just be careful
u shudnt be able to drain much from the filter maybe 1/2 a quart.
just be careful
tahts still enough oil to make a friggin mess.
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09-20-2006, 08:26 PM
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Yeah, oil filter is mounted high in our cars, shouldn't be more that 1/2 quart or the total volume of the oil filter if you are quick to change. Just make sure you wipe clean all the drips since they will be much more likely to collect dirt later on, etc...
On my other car oil filter is mounted very near the bottom of the oil pan; so, you can't reasonably change the filter without changing the oil... Just depends on the particular car.
On my other car oil filter is mounted very near the bottom of the oil pan; so, you can't reasonably change the filter without changing the oil... Just depends on the particular car.
09-21-2006, 04:15 PM
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HAHA sweet. Can't wait to see the new set up. You need to come down and visit soon. Come down on Saturday night with your girlfriend and we can make it a triple date.
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