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Originally posted by $VX
No way, vertical filters are a lot less messy. Horizontal ones are horrible, they puke oil everywhere.
- Ca$h
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Here is a little tip for removing vertical filters with out making any mess.
First loosen filter just enough to break it loose without loosing any oil. Tighten it back up just finger tight.
Then take a awl or sharp screwdriver and poke a hole in the bottom of it. Make sure that the drain pan is under the filter.
Pull out the the tool used to make the hole. Then loosen the filter just enough to
let air in. After it has drained completely unscrew all the way off. There will be no oil to run over the sides of the filter and make a mess.
Also always replace the gasket on the drain plug with a new one.