Michael_in_DE

Did my first oil change on my 2012, and my son's '09. both have Oil filters that point forward. While the flap is nice, After I have drained all of the oil, when I take the oil filter off, Oil spills all over the lower plastic cover, and the bar that is right there. I see now that one guy on youtube suggested using tin-foil to avoid this mess, does anyone have any better suggestions or alternatives for the mess the oil filter makes?

Surfnazi

I open the oil fill cap then drain plug then filter with no mess. Also I use my fluidyne evacuater when I dont have spare dump pan

saywat?

iTrader: (3)

i think ive seen someone cut a liter soda plastic bottle in half (top to bottom) and use that as a guard/funnel to redirect the flow from the oil filter

qmantran

You can fold the plastic cover back along the crease and there is a hole you can put a screw driver into that will hold that plastic flap back in place.

JSolo

iTrader: (14)

I do my oil changes once a year (barely drive it). Been pulling the lower cover off entirely so I can inspect the lower portion of engine, cv boots, etc for any damage or leaks.

saywat?

iTrader: (3)

Wait op is not removing the engine cover?

slartibartfast

iTrader: (7)

Why should he? There is a flap to access the filter.

saywat?

iTrader: (3)

Bc it's small and he says it makes a mess

slartibartfast

iTrader: (7)

Op said this was his first G oil change. He assumed the little door was adequate to do the job cleanly. Back off.

saywat?

iTrader: (3)

So ur saying better to take the cover off?

Michael_in_DE

I did not take the whole cover off. I assumed the cut-out for the drain plug, and the door for the Filter were designed in such a way as to facilitate a complete oil change. I have a 'form-a-funnel' which we used on the second car with limited success. ( )

I was just wondering if there was a better way. I may use the form-a-funnel again and maybe fold back the plastic skid plate next time. Thanks guys.

Lego_Maniac

iTrader: (3)

This is the technique I use. I think it's like 4-6 bolts to fold the cover back along the crease.

dwb993

I use a ziplock freezer bag when removing the filter, but it can still be messy. The only other thing I can think of is maybe piercing the filter before removing it so it drains, but you'd still need some way to direct the oil to the drain pan.

Lego_Maniac

iTrader: (3)

Give it a partial turn until oil starts coming out. Have a beer while oil drips out. Remove and flip up and lower into drain pan.

Michael_in_DE

Yes, but it's dripping onto the skid plate, which, due to its shape is holding the oil. And on a side note, held, then dripped oil all over the garage and then driveway, of of which have inclines at the entrances. I am trying to avoid spillage from the between the filter and engine, or somehow redirect the spillage.