Change oil filter without a mess

[Jerryl]

Like most of you, I hate cleaning up after myself.
You know, . . .. when you replace the oil filter and the oil drips on the frame, and transmission lines and runs down the block.
I have used this for a while but wanted to share how to make one for your toolbox. Every setup is different but this should work for +90%. They say a picture is worth a thousand words so here you go. Cheap, simple, easy and saves time trying to clean up after ones self. Hope this helps someone.

 

[No disintegrations]

Good idea, I ve done that on the raptor 660 ATV for some time now. Also can make cardboard ramp. Many applications if you just look!

 

[Chuck Leeper]

That works well. In addition, I knock a hole in the lower edge w/ a punch, allow the filter to empty. Then, it's less to deal with, once you take it off. When it quits dripping, I run a sheet metal screw in the hole...

 

[626gn]

Like most of you, I hate cleaning up after myself.
You know, . . .. when you replace the oil filter and the oil drips on the frame, and transmission lines and runs down the block.
I have used this for a while but wanted to share how to make one for your toolbox. Every setup is different but this should work for +90%. They say a picture is worth a thousand words so here you go. Cheap, simple, easy and saves time trying to clean up after ones self. Hope this helps someone.

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Genius!

 

[Dialtone76]

*Raises Glass* Well Done sir!

 

[626gn]

Bumping this up because I used it yesterday and it worked like a charm!

 

[TURBOPOWERED68]

going use this

 

[Coelacanth]

The best ideas are sometimes the simplest ones. Thanks for sharing!

 

[Jerryl]

Thanks guys. Happy to help.

 

[NorCalTurbos]

Just wanted to say nice idea, and add this

 

[deezdad]

@Linewalker

 

[Jerryl]

That works well. In addition, I knock a hole in the lower edge w/ a punch, allow the filter to empty. Then, it's less to deal with, once you take it off. When it quits dripping, I run a sheet metal screw in the hole...

Thought I'd share my experience;
Using a WIX filter, I knocked a hole and let it drip for about 3 hours. There was quite a bit of oil left that poured out when unscrewing the filter . May need two holes, one at the bottom and another one on top?

 

[Frederickdav]

Or wait 'till your neighbor isn't home and change your oil in his/her driveway!