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. _____________ List Sponsor: http://www.netsville.com To remove yourself from this list, send mail to [email protected] with 'unsubscribe a2_16v' in the body of your message See us on the web at http://www.a2-16v.com Visit the 16V Homepage at http://www.gti16v.org
