ivangene

on the savings

I will have to take a pic next time... I live on a dead end with no sidewalks, but a curb, and a flat front yard.... I just drive onto the grass, and back up so the *** hangs over the curb - perfect height, no jacking - yea, dont forget to list that little plug in the center of the pan!!!

I like the pan better than a bucket because its easy to go drop off the oil at the collection center - and yes $10 at autozone !

AndyK

I read we need a 74mm 14 point oil filter wrench, right? How come all the wrenches this size say they fit 944's, but not 996's?

http://www.etoolcart.com/oilfilterwrenchh2175.aspx

gota911

I got it at AutoZone. See link below - about half way down the page part number 11837.

Auto Zone Oil Drain Pan

buzztt

thank you

fpena944

I use a pair of generic oil filter pliers and it works quite well. Plus I can use it on other vehicles as for our SUV the oil filter is under a plastic airdam and these pliers make it easy to access without removing any body components.

I bought these pliers at Wal-Mart for less than $10.

Dave!

I just use a big cloth strap wrench, works fine.

AndyK

When you do get the filter housing off, is the paper element dripping oil? Do you throw the paper housing into the trash, or is there a law about disposal of the paper element?

Torontoworker

You have to let it drain out a bit and I'm not sure about disposal of the filter in your area. Best to do a web search for your area.

But before you get rid of it... I would get out a razer blade or sharp knife and cut open the filter. Slice it across one side and each end so that you can lay it out on a counter or on top of newspapers (put something heavy on each end) and then run a magnet across the inside of the filter to see what you can pick up. This is the great thing about this style oil filter as it is easy to inspect and see if you have any 'issues'. Don't forget to wipe out the filter housing with a clean cloth and inspect for any debris trapped at the bottom.

The oil filters with the sealed metal canisters are not very green when you think about the type we're using here and as well, I find you can never get all of the oil out of the sealed type anyway.

gota911

gota911

I just throw it down the street gutter opening but only after I pour the oil down there!



I am just kidding!

AndyK

Ha, with 2k miles on the oil, I would only be changing it because it has been 2 years. Doubt there is much in terms of metal deposits inside the filter. But good point about checking.

I found out that the local STS tire place takes used motor oil (and heats their shop with it in winter), and will take the used filter element and dispose of it too! It's making more and more sense to do my own oil changes!

AndyK

Also, at what point does the oil start coming out when loosening the plug bolt? Is it right before it comes completely off, or does it start squirting out when it's half way off? If I use a ratchet w/ 8mm hex socket, will I not be able to know when the bolt will come flying off - followed by the flood of oil?

rxjohn

LOL,

Andy,

The oil starts flowing slowly when the plug is almost off. Then once the plug is completely off, it really flows. But because the plug is stuck to the socket, you probably won't drop it and at the same time, you can put the plug back to slow the flow.

Also, spilled oil looks worse than it is. It didn't stick to my garage floor yet of course I have a poorly painted thin layer of floor paint(epoxy) on the floor.

ivangene

I used my standard oil filter wrench and 2 pieces of drain pipe I cut off a scrap out of the garage for a sleeve to make the filter housing bigger, took 2 minutes and was free! Works like a charm too

AndyK

If I'm saving $150 by doing the oil change myself, I'll gladly buy the right tools to make the job as easy as possible going forward.