Oil Filter removal...

[ZONER 95]

How much of a mess is created when removing the LT5 oil filter?....what do you guys use to collect the leakage?....I was thinking one of those disposable aluminum pie pans wedged underneath?......tips appreciated....thanks......Kevin

[bobbyhi]

I let my oil drain overnight and take the filter off the next day and never have a drop of oil to worry about.

[ZONER 95]

I was wondering if it all drained back or what...thanks for the info.....Kevin

[1990 415]

The oil filter has a valve that prevents any oil from draining out. Just unscrew it.

[Z51JEFF]

Heres a little advice for ya.Dont poke a hole in the filter thinking this will drain all the oil into the motor.First time I did an oil change couldn't figure why the oil wouldn't drain from the filter.

[bldavis11]

Originally Posted by 1990 415

The oil filter has a valve that prevents any oil from draining out. Just unscrew it.

Little caveat... this is only true if you have purchased a decent quality filter. Don't expect an anti-drain back feature with a Fram or other cheap alternative!

[tomtom72]

Yea, beware the cheap filters. Just do not try to spin it off if the car hasn't been off for about 20mins. If you try to pop it off right after shut down you will get some leakage. ask me how I know.


Tom

[ZONER 95]

Originally Posted by bldavis11

Little caveat... this is only true if you have purchased a decent quality filter. Don't expect an anti-drain back feature with a Fram or other cheap alternative!

Well that is what I was wondering.....the oil was changed right before I bought the car and it has a Fram filter currently.....picked up a original AC PF970C to replace it.

So should i poke a hole in the Fram to avoid a mess?.....

[mike100]

I only had to wait an hour or two when I removed my suspect Bosch filter.

btw, it seems to be true that some of the Bosch filters don't hold the oil as well as they used to, because I was getting some chain tensioner rattle with that brand. I put the wix one on and it was noticeably improved.

[tomtom72]

Yea, I would not poke any holes. Just wait, over night if you can and it's 100% no spill. If not then I'm with Mike on about an hour to be sure.

Unless you are getting a ton of rattle on subsequent hot restarts, I wouldn't sweat that the drain back valve is completely a pos. If you're pressed for time I'd wait at least 1/2 an hr though.


Tom