Oil Filter mess? on First oil change.

mvega1969 · 02-21-2008, 02:05 PM

Well I did finally do my first oil change, which included the FUMOTO drain valve, AMSOIL synthetic oil and their brand filter. BUT... I almost mess it all when removing the oil filter... any tips to avoid the mess on my second oppotunity?

What kind of mess? the oil filter is at the top and when removing it will be oil inside it... probably it will be a little bit more waiting time to have it fully drain but does this will be the solution?

Thanks.

tacomaman06 · 02-21-2008, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mvega1969

Well I did finally do my first oil change, which included the FUMOTO drain valve, AMSOIL synthetic oil and their brand filter. BUT... I almost mess it all when removing the oil filter... any tips to avoid the mess on my second oppotunity?

What kind of mess? the oil filter is at the top and when removing it will be oil inside it... probably it will be a little bit more waiting time to have it fully drain but does this will be the solution?

Thanks.

hey vega.....just let it drain on out for a little bit, then take the small black nipple cover from off the side of the filter housing, and place a small cup or bottle under the nipple ,so when you remove the filter, the little bit of oil left will drain into the cup or bottle.........problem solved.

mvega1969 · 02-21-2008, 02:22 PM

I can tell you I wait about 5 minutes after I saw the last small drops from the oil pan and I tought it will be all, also I was kind of slow and sure of there was not anything else in the oil filter and...

oh surprise!, no more than two or three drops went out of that scoop that surronds the oil filter area, that was really save me from a bigger mess.

Thanks I will take that in consideration for next time.

fastdave · 02-21-2008, 02:28 PM

I remove the rubber cap and put on a piece of rubber tubing that drains to my oil drain pan. Any oil that spills from the oil filter into the catch area will drain into the pan.

nd · 02-22-2008, 07:34 AM

I haven't changed mine myself yet but i have already thought about what to do about hte excess oil in the filter. my solultion is to get a shop towel or large rag and bunch it up under the filter. it should catch most of the leaking oil.... i assume..... guess i'll find out when i actually change my own oil.

mvega1969 · 02-22-2008, 07:40 AM

And add to that a fast very fast unscrew of the oil filter, or as recommended a slow damn slow and a long waiting time to let the oil filter drain by it self.

NWCouple2 · 02-22-2008, 08:08 AM

What would happen if you pop a hole in the top of the filter? (to let air in)

mvega1969 · 02-22-2008, 09:25 AM

That is a good idea. on a Sienna the oil filter is at the front of the engine, and to "flush" the oil (most of it) from the engine's interior I place a blower (plastic bed inflator -for outdoors use-) at the engine's top and probably you can imagine how much more oil was drained doing this. Well, once a hole in the oil filter is done I can do the same... BUT only risk (BIG RISK) is to have some debris inside the engine...

tacomaman06 · 02-22-2008, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NWCouple2

What would happen if you pop a hole in the top of the filter? (to let air in)

the oil would drain from the filter a bit quicker.

02-21-2008, 02:05 PM	#1
mvega1969 Senior Member Joined: Nov 2007, #3469 Location: Behind you... Posts: 446 SILVER 08 TACOMA DC LB 4X4 TRD Sprt Pkg, Side Steps, Frnt Skid Lid, Roof Rack, Bed Extender, Tow Pkg 2008 Double Cab Automatic 4.0	Oil Filter mess? on First oil change. Well I did finally do my first oil change, which included the FUMOTO drain valve, AMSOIL synthetic oil and their brand filter. BUT... I almost mess it all when removing the oil filter... any tips to avoid the mess on my second oppotunity? What kind of mess? the oil filter is at the top and when removing it will be oil inside it... probably it will be a little bit more waiting time to have it fully drain but does this will be the solution? Thanks. __________________ 08 SILVER STRIKE MICA DC LB 4X4 TRD Sprt Pkg, Side Steps, Front Skid Plate, Roof Rack, Bed Extender, Bed Mat, Bed Rug, Bed Net, All Weather Mats, Tow Pkg, Exhaust Silver Tip, Tail gate Pop&Lock, XPel Headlight Protection Film, XQ 100 Leer Cap -Browning Pkg-, Bed Rug, THULE MOAB Safari Rack. MODS: Belt Chime, DRL, 4x4 Illum Dial, Red Line Hood Struts, Fumoto Valve Power Points: 2 in Bed, 1 Underhood. FOG; All-time on, Yellow Bulbs. LIGHTS: 2 Remote Controlled in camper, Hood Tilt, Hood Corded Reel, 2 Reverse. TACOMAWORLD.COM Sticker.

02-21-2008, 02:22 PM	#3
mvega1969 Senior Member Joined: Nov 2007, #3469 Location: Behind you... Posts: 446 SILVER 08 TACOMA DC LB 4X4 TRD Sprt Pkg, Side Steps, Frnt Skid Lid, Roof Rack, Bed Extender, Tow Pkg 2008 Double Cab Automatic 4.0	I can tell you I wait about 5 minutes after I saw the last small drops from the oil pan and I tought it will be all, also I was kind of slow and sure of there was not anything else in the oil filter and... oh surprise!, no more than two or three drops went out of that scoop that surronds the oil filter area, that was really save me from a bigger mess. Thanks I will take that in consideration for next time. __________________ 08 SILVER STRIKE MICA DC LB 4X4 TRD Sprt Pkg, Side Steps, Front Skid Plate, Roof Rack, Bed Extender, Bed Mat, Bed Rug, Bed Net, All Weather Mats, Tow Pkg, Exhaust Silver Tip, Tail gate Pop&Lock, XPel Headlight Protection Film, XQ 100 Leer Cap -Browning Pkg-, Bed Rug, THULE MOAB Safari Rack. MODS: Belt Chime, DRL, 4x4 Illum Dial, Red Line Hood Struts, Fumoto Valve Power Points: 2 in Bed, 1 Underhood. FOG; All-time on, Yellow Bulbs. LIGHTS: 2 Remote Controlled in camper, Hood Tilt, Hood Corded Reel, 2 Reverse. TACOMAWORLD.COM Sticker.

02-22-2008, 07:34 AM	#5
nd AKA: "The Velour Fog" Joined: Mar 2007, #1047 Location: Greenville, SC Age: 27 Gender: Guy Posts: 7,538 07 TRD Off-Road 4x4 debadged 2007 Double Cab Automatic V6 De badged, 5100's, Black Toyota Baja wheels	I haven't changed mine myself yet but i have already thought about what to do about hte excess oil in the filter. my solultion is to get a shop towel or large rag and bunch it up under the filter. it should catch most of the leaking oil.... i assume..... guess i'll find out when i actually change my own oil. __________________ When life gives you lemons, just say 'Fuck the lemons,' and bail.

02-22-2008, 07:40 AM	#6
mvega1969 Senior Member Joined: Nov 2007, #3469 Location: Behind you... Posts: 446 SILVER 08 TACOMA DC LB 4X4 TRD Sprt Pkg, Side Steps, Frnt Skid Lid, Roof Rack, Bed Extender, Tow Pkg 2008 Double Cab Automatic 4.0	And add to that a fast very fast unscrew of the oil filter, or as recommended a slow damn slow and a long waiting time to let the oil filter drain by it self. __________________ 08 SILVER STRIKE MICA DC LB 4X4 TRD Sprt Pkg, Side Steps, Front Skid Plate, Roof Rack, Bed Extender, Bed Mat, Bed Rug, Bed Net, All Weather Mats, Tow Pkg, Exhaust Silver Tip, Tail gate Pop&Lock, XPel Headlight Protection Film, XQ 100 Leer Cap -Browning Pkg-, Bed Rug, THULE MOAB Safari Rack. MODS: Belt Chime, DRL, 4x4 Illum Dial, Red Line Hood Struts, Fumoto Valve Power Points: 2 in Bed, 1 Underhood. FOG; All-time on, Yellow Bulbs. LIGHTS: 2 Remote Controlled in camper, Hood Tilt, Hood Corded Reel, 2 Reverse. TACOMAWORLD.COM Sticker.

02-22-2008, 08:08 AM	#7
NWCouple2 Junior Member Joined: Feb 2008, #4800 Location: Portland Or Age: 54 Posts: 12 08 Silver Shorty Sporty 4x4 2008 Double Cab Manual 4.0 None yet, give me time.	Pop a hole What would happen if you pop a hole in the top of the filter? (to let air in)

02-21-2008, 02:28 PM	#4
fastdave Junior Member Joined: Dec 2007, #4027 Posts: 6	I remove the rubber cap and put on a piece of rubber tubing that drains to my oil drain pan. Any oil that spills from the oil filter into the catch area will drain into the pan.

02-22-2008, 09:25 AM	#8
mvega1969 Senior Member Joined: Nov 2007, #3469 Location: Behind you... Posts: 446 SILVER 08 TACOMA DC LB 4X4 TRD Sprt Pkg, Side Steps, Frnt Skid Lid, Roof Rack, Bed Extender, Tow Pkg 2008 Double Cab Automatic 4.0	That is a good idea. on a Sienna the oil filter is at the front of the engine, and to "flush" the oil (most of it) from the engine's interior I place a blower (plastic bed inflator -for outdoors use-) at the engine's top and probably you can imagine how much more oil was drained doing this. Well, once a hole in the oil filter is done I can do the same... BUT only risk (BIG RISK) is to have some debris inside the engine... __________________ 08 SILVER STRIKE MICA DC LB 4X4 TRD Sprt Pkg, Side Steps, Front Skid Plate, Roof Rack, Bed Extender, Bed Mat, Bed Rug, Bed Net, All Weather Mats, Tow Pkg, Exhaust Silver Tip, Tail gate Pop&Lock, XPel Headlight Protection Film, XQ 100 Leer Cap -Browning Pkg-, Bed Rug, THULE MOAB Safari Rack. MODS: Belt Chime, DRL, 4x4 Illum Dial, Red Line Hood Struts, Fumoto Valve Power Points: 2 in Bed, 1 Underhood. FOG; All-time on, Yellow Bulbs. LIGHTS: 2 Remote Controlled in camper, Hood Tilt, Hood Corded Reel, 2 Reverse. TACOMAWORLD.COM Sticker.

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