Oil Filter removal - reduce mess on removal

[cheeser]

Purchased this funnel in an attempt to reduce/eliminate the mess when removing the oil filter. I’ve used a few things (punch hole in bottom to remove most oil, aluminum foil, bendable flat funnel, etc.) that helps reduce the mess, but thought I’d give this a try.

I took a filter out of the box and seems to fit well around the filter.

https://www.amazon.com/Ernst-Manufacturing-Drip-Free-Filter-Funnel/dp/B005Z2K89Q/ref=pd_ci_mcx_mh_mcx_views_0?pd_rd_w=nC1RX&content-id=amzn1.sym.352fa4e9-2aa8-47c3-b5ac-8a90ddbece20:amzn1.symc.40e6a10e-cbc4-4fa5-81e3-4435ff64d03b&pf_rd_p=352fa4e9-2aa8-47c3-b5ac-8a90ddbece20&pf_rd_r=9VCTNDNW8R8A1K38BXSE&pd_rd_wg=KwprY&pd_rd_r=a74700a6-d7ce-47c3-97da-922feed921fb&pd_rd_i=B005Z2K89Q

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[NGOT8R]

I have one of those for my motorcycles. I suppose it can be used on cars too. It ‘s cleaner, but it still makes a slight mess.

 

[cheeser]

I have one of those for my motorcycles. I suppose it can be used on cars too. It ‘s cleaner, but it still makes a slight mess.

I saw it advertised for a motorcycle, but appeared to be approx the correct size.

Just an excuse to buy another tool. :-)

 

[NGOT8R]

I saw it advertised for a motorcycle, but appeared to be approx the correct size.

Just an excuse to buy another tool. :-)

I understand. Let us know how you like it once you’ve tried it.

 

[Keeffa]

I just shove a bunch of absorbent towel around the filter when removing it and I don't get much mess.

 

[Prodigal]

Wasnt there a bendable rubber type sheet that you could mold to the shape you need to fit up in there that would allow you to channel the oils down and into a catch pan?

 

[JOKER M1]

Wasnt there a bendable rubber type sheet that you could mold to the shape you need to fit up in there that would allow you to channel the oils down and into a catch pan?

Possibly this, it’s what I use. 95% + clean every time. However I do stuff rags around everything and put a ziploc bag around the filter so I don’t spill any oil

 

[murick]

How much oil is there to spill? I never did it, but considering the way the filter is mounted and how hard is it to get to it, if I was up to the task, I would definitely try the perforation method - wrapping the filter in a plastic bag, then punching a hole in its bottom and let it pour into the bag. Unscrew once emptied.

 

[Prodigal]

Possibly this, it’s what I use. 95% + clean every time. However I do stuff rags around everything and put a ziploc bag around the filter so I don’t spill any oil

Yes, what’s that green thing called and where can you order it?

 

[JOKER M1]

How much oil is there to spill? I never did it, but considering the way the filter is mounted and how hard is it to get to it, if I was up to the task, I would definitely try the perforation method - wrapping the filter in a plastic bag, then punching a hole in its bottom and let it pour into the bag. Unscrew once emptied.

There is a fair amount in the filter, basically full of oil so punching a hole would drain that and what little there is when you unscrew it. I’m sure that would be less of a mess but I can only assume you would still have some mess

 

[JOKER M1]

Yes, what’s that green thing called and where can you order it?

Bought mine on Amazon, pretty sure it was the original one and not the knock off. I’d have to go back and see for sure. I’ll reply later today.

 

[JOKER M1]

Yes, what’s that green thing called and where can you order it?

 

[br_an]

There are more than a few “solutions” for messy oil filter removal. I’ve been happy with the Oil Udder I bought a few years ago

 

[Hoofer]

I just shove a bunch of absorbent towel around the filter when removing it and I don't get much mess.

IMHO, a much better, inexpensive alternative is to grab a piece of aluminum foil and form it in a trough shape.
You can always clean it for reuse, or clean and place in recycling. I just pitch mine.

 

[JOKER M1]

Alright here’s the holy grail of oil filter removal, someone needs to try this. I would but just did my oil change last week

edit: they make a smaller one as well

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