Oil Filter Removal
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One great thing Lexus did on it's 2004 RX330 was put a small catch basin under the filter. When you first loosen the filter oil will run out - but into the catch basin. The basin has a small hole in the bottom which will drip into your drain pan and not run down the engine block.
It is a simple solution to preventing a big mess.
It is a simple solution to preventing a big mess.
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If you can't get a good grip on the filter with or without a wrench, you can always spike it. Take a small screw driver and drive through the soft metal of the filter to get a leverage point. Make sure you drive through all the way. It will be messy, but it will help in breaking lose the filter. If that doenst help, bust out the heavy grip tools.
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Originally posted by grnstreak
huh. Just spray brake clean on the residual oil that drips out. keep it simple!
huh. Just spray brake clean on the residual oil that drips out. keep it simple!
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But well, if you like to mess with BF and some paper towels, I got no problems with that. Suit yourself
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Hey Nau
I love the plastic bag idea. Such an obvious solution - and one I would have never thought of...
Great suggestion! I have already started telling others!
I love the plastic bag idea. Such an obvious solution - and one I would have never thought of...
Great suggestion! I have already started telling others!
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Originally posted by FaceUT
Hey Nau
I love the plastic bag idea. Such an obvious solution - and one I would have never thought of...
Great suggestion! I have already started telling others!
Hey Nau
I love the plastic bag idea. Such an obvious solution - and one I would have never thought of...
Great suggestion! I have already started telling others!
I'm glad you liked it and I'm sure it will help to avoid the mess.
Less oil spilled - cleaner our nature will be.
Enjoy
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Originally posted by Nau
What can be easier that wrapping a plastic bag around a filter before taking it out?
But well, if you like to mess with BF and some paper towels, I got no problems with that. Suit yourself
What can be easier that wrapping a plastic bag around a filter before taking it out?
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But well, if you like to mess with BF and some paper towels, I got no problems with that. Suit yourself
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Got this tip from Planetsoarer I think
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