On Tue, 26 Jun 2001, Bensinger, Greg wrote:

> Hey all,
>
> Performed an oil change last night, while removing the oil filter and
> struggling...I figured there has got be an easier way!  Who better to ask
> than the 16V list.
>
> My procedure:
>
> 1. Loosen oil filter.


1a. Put a plastic bag over the filter once you have it partway off,
before it starts pissing oil everywhere.


> 2. Once off, set oil filter steady on power steering hoses to not spill
> hopefully).
> 3. Using trusty channel lock pliers, a good gorilla grip on the oil coated
> filter through the openings, and squeeze it past the AC hoses, the rubber
> flappy things on the back of the radiator, spill some oil, utter a few
> special words...and voila!
>
> My question...how do you all do it? Out the top of the engine bay? From
> beneath...never seemed possible?
>
>

I don't think going out the bottom would work.  I always come out the top,
but I don't have AC so it's easier. ;)  With the bag over the filter you
will spill a lot less over everything.

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