Oil Filter removal... - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

ZONER 95 · 11-19-2011

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 · 11-19-2011

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 · 11-19-2011

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

1990 415 · 11-19-2011

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

Z51JEFF · 11-20-2011

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 · 11-20-2011

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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 · 11-20-2011

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 · 11-20-2011

Quote:

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 · 11-20-2011

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 · 11-20-2011

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

11-19-2011	#1
ZONER 95 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 197	Oil Filter removal... 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 __________________ 95 ZR-1 #178 Black/Beige Dunn Heads

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bobbyhi Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mendota Heights, MN. 55120 Posts: 984	Re: Oil Filter removal... I let my oil drain overnight and take the filter off the next day and never have a drop of oil to worry about. __________________ Bob Anderson 1990 #2405 White/Gray Haibeck chip,4:09 gears,Power Effects Exhaust,5 spoke chrome,C5 brakes,49th Street rockers,K&N,Hurst,Headers,Upper & lower ported Minnesota State Director Founding Member #19

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ZONER 95 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 197	Re: Oil Filter removal... I was wondering if it all drained back or what...thanks for the info.....Kevin __________________ 95 ZR-1 #178 Black/Beige Dunn Heads

11-19-2011	#4
1990 415 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 309	Re: Oil Filter removal... The oil filter has a valve that prevents any oil from draining out. Just unscrew it.

11-20-2011	#5
Z51JEFF Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Fremont,Ca Posts: 3,079	Re: Oil Filter removal... 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.

11-20-2011	#7
tomtom72 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Jacksonville, FL USA Posts: 4,645	Re: Oil Filter removal... 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 __________________ 1990 ZR-1, Black/grey, #2233, stock. ZR-1 Net Reg Founding Member #316 & NCM member

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mike100 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: San Marcos CA Posts: 1,802	Re: Oil Filter removal... 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.

11-20-2011	#10
tomtom72 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Jacksonville, FL USA Posts: 4,645	Re: Oil Filter removal... 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 __________________ 1990 ZR-1, Black/grey, #2233, stock. ZR-1 Net Reg Founding Member #316 & NCM member