Tyler121 Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 i was just wondering why the oil filter is in such a ridiculous position, i mean i enjoy changing my own oil, but is there any better way in taking it off, i mean i get oil all over the place and if you dont get every bit off, it burns. please help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler121 Posted September 4, 2007 Author Share Posted September 4, 2007 maybe there is no better way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mburnickas Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 maybe there is no better way? either wait for filter to drain (internal) or get a remote filter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G and C Johnstone Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 There is a trick. You can put a plastic bag on the filter before it leaks as you unscrew it and let it fall into the bag when it is off. One of those greenie hated multi purpose veratile supermarket plastic bags. If you are doing your own changes you have got the time to let the sump oil drain so waiting for the filter to leak out also is a valid option. Remove the ignition keys or even better hang a note on the steering wheel, "No oil". A few sheets of old newspaper under the car to catch the spills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler121 Posted September 5, 2007 Author Share Posted September 5, 2007 lol, yea i will try the bag trick. thanks for the tip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBrucher Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 I agree, the oil filter (although in a convenient spot) is at a ridiculous angle. I'm not 100% where you guys' is, but mine's front and center, right underneath half of the exhaust manifold pointing about 30 degrees upward - 97 ES300. Well, a slight upward angle doesn't mean I'm not going to drip oil all over the place. I just go for it and sop up what I can after it's all done...Then smoke down the highway for about 10 miles, haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler121 Posted September 13, 2007 Author Share Posted September 13, 2007 lol, well i usually get a hose and spray down the underside of everything...seems to work pretty good, no smoke =] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenie Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 I pull the dip stick out just enough to vent the crankcase then remove the drain plug and let the pan and internals drain down. Allow about 20 minutes for the filter to drain down while the engine drains out. This is the best way to eliminate spillage unless you're in a big hurry. This method works so well on my son's Camry I have yet to spill a drop removing the filter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.Holmes Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 I pull the dip stick out just enough to vent the crankcase then remove the drain plug and let the pan and internals drain down. Allow about 20 minutes for the filter to drain down while the engine drains out. This is the best way to eliminate spillage unless you're in a big hurry. This method works so well on my son's Camry I have yet to spill a drop removing the filter. I usually let my car sit overnight then change oil and filter. Or I let it sit for a couple of hours, Or if I am in a hurry, I use geenie's suggestion of venting the engine (oil cap removed or dip stick pulled out) Or if I am in a BIG,BIG hurry, put a rag or something to absorb the oil under the filter as it is being removed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomWoodLexus Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 When doing a service (on a lift mind you) I unscrew a few screws for the underside body plates and pull the filter. I don't care what spills because at the end of every filter change I spray everything down with brake cleaner and wipe it all down. Gets everything cleaner than before the change! Other technicians prefer the power washer, but brake clean does a better job. If it is the environment-friendly cartridge filter, oil get EVERYWHERE!!! But brake clean it. What sucks is the older styles where the filter is right ontop of the front motor count, you have to use the power washer for that, and the IS250's from a few years back... worst filter position EVER!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vetmx1 Posted November 3, 2007 Share Posted November 3, 2007 I had a 95 camry that spewed oil on a filter change. If not cleaned well, it would smell for a while. Not as much smell after a replacement header pipe, but still a mess. stupid on toyo's part. My '00 ES300 has a hole in the engine mount that drains straight thru. Drips into the drain pan. Makes an oil filter replacement much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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