<VV> 90 Degree Oil Filter Mount

[Steven J. Serenska]

Charles:

>Just curious.  When you use a 90 degree oil filter adapter, how do you 
>change the filter?
>
>> Wrap a couple garbage bags around it and then loosen it and let the oil drain.
>
>> Then take it off, let it drop into the bag and dispose of it.
>  
>
I agree with Tim about using the plastic bag. 

Another thing that works is to take off the adapter *with* the filter 
(i.e., unscrew the bolt on top).  The oil doesn't leak out as much as 
long as you hold the filter + adapter in the same position as they were 
when attached to the car.  Then, when you've taken the whole thing out 
of your engine compartment, you can 1) turn the filter upright, 2) 
unscrew the filter from the adapter, 3) spill out the oil into your 
changing pan.

I have two AC-equipped vehicles and this is what works for me.

Steven "wishes he could invent a business trip to get to Lexington" Serenska
'66 Corsa Coupe -- driven to work
'65 Monza Convertible -- forecast was rain so it's inside (out tomorrow)