WTF is it with original factory oil filters being put on by gorillas?

[njmodi]

The only problem with that camry (and same thing in the 1.8L corolla engine) location is that the oil drains out from the filter and gets all over the engine and frame...

 

[halik]

Banana peels all over it?

 

[thecritic]

Originally posted by: AmigaMan

Originally posted by: thecritic

Originally posted by: Zenmervolt
Heh, I'd be satisfied to know whose brilliant idea it was to mount the oil filter upside down on my 951. The instant you unscrew the bloody thing, oil pours all over the engine. On the positive side, it's easy to get to.

ZV

Easy solution is to use a center punch or flathead screwdriver and poke a hole into the dome end of the filter. This will allow the oil to drain back into the pan so that you can remove the filter without making a mess.

that's actually not a bad idea. I may try that on my Tacoma next time, although I'm not sure if it'll drain into the pan or if it'll get over the suspension...

Punch the hole, open the drain plug, and wait about 10 minutes before removing. It worked on the last Mazda/Nissan that I tried it on.

 

[nightowl]

Originally posted by: iamwiz82

Originally posted by: nightowl
The best oil filter placement I have seen is on the E46 BMWs. It is right on top of the engine. All you need is a rather large socket/wrench (don't remember the size) to remove the top cover and out comes the oil filter. It could not be easier to change.

Other than procuring that 36mm socket.

The socket was not hard to find at all. I just went to Sears and I was out the door in 5 min.

 

[bruceb]

If the oil filter won't budge easily, there are a few tricks to try.
Use a Band Style filter wrench ..... If needed fold a strip of
sandpaper so both rough sides are out & put it between the
filter and the band wrench ... Gives extra bite.

Or pickup some of those wrenches that have the indents like
the top of filter. They will grab very well. And yes, you should
punch a hole in it & let it drain. The oil fill cap should be OFF
so the system vents and drains best.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Gorillas are cheap labor...you only have to pay them in bananas.

 

[RFtesla]

My E36 BMW has a great setup. All you need to do is pop off the cover of this little container at the top of the engine bay and put a new cartridge in.

 

[alkemyst]

Originally posted by: Aharami

Originally posted by: Zenmervolt
Heh, I'd be satisfied to know whose brilliant idea it was to mount the oil filter upside down on my 951. The instant you unscrew the bloody thing, oil pours all over the engine. On the positive side, it's easy to get to.

ZV

same on my GTI. but luckily it has a little drain plug that you can unscrew with a 6mm allen to drain all the oil out of the filter housing. bad thing is you need a 36mm hex socket to unscrew the damn housing

Inverted oil filters are actually decent to use as long as they are drained properly.

most of the time the 'tight' oil filter is caused not by over tightening but by the lube monkey not putting any oil on the seal first.

 

[StageLeft]

I don't like the wrenches. Best are the sockets specially fitted to a particular filter. THey can put a lot more torque before destroying it.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: alkemyst

Originally posted by: Aharami

Originally posted by: Zenmervolt
Heh, I'd be satisfied to know whose brilliant idea it was to mount the oil filter upside down on my 951. The instant you unscrew the bloody thing, oil pours all over the engine. On the positive side, it's easy to get to.

ZV

same on my GTI. but luckily it has a little drain plug that you can unscrew with a 6mm allen to drain all the oil out of the filter housing. bad thing is you need a 36mm hex socket to unscrew the damn housing

Inverted oil filters are actually decent to use as long as they are drained properly.

most of the time the 'tight' oil filter is caused not by over tightening but by the lube monkey not putting any oil on the seal first.

That makes sense.