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DIY Oil change-Filter removal
Hello all: Try this when you unscrew that old oil filter off the engine
block. Take an old cotton sock, cut the "toe-end" to create a tube. Roll the tube into a doughnut. Before you unscrew the oil filter, put the cotton doughnut over the filter and push it along the filter until snug against the engine block. Slowly unscrew the filter about 1-2 rounds (loosen just enough to start the oil drip from the filter: just the amount that usually makes a mess by running down your hand, exhaust etc., etc.). If necessary,push the cotton doughnut again so that it is snug against the engine block) Let about 2-3 minutes pass (patience is needed here so that sufficient time is allowed for the oil to soak into the cotton sock). Slowly remove the filter along with the now-soaked cotton doughnut. Tried this twice on two of my civics, and both times worked perfectly. No more old oil splatters all over you. |
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