Hey all- I went to change the TR4's oil over the weekend...drained the oil,
but went to change hte filter, (spin on adapter) and Ill be damned if I can
get it to budge...really on super tight...so I ordered a strap wrench. In the
meantime, I refilled it with new oil, and am driving new oil, old filter (no
flames all, its just for af ew days)..
The question- can I change oil filters without draining the oil all over
again? By eyeballing where I think the "cold oil level" would be on the
motor, I dont think this will lead to the "oil leak of death" out ofhte filter
housing...or am I way off somewher?
Any tricks to getting TR4 spinons, off? Cant access the top of the filter
either from above or below b/c of super cramped space...wont budge when I
twist with two hands...strap wrentch? Any other ideas? Easier when car is
hot or cold?
Thanks all!
N
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Noah Freeman
Brookside Capital + Bain Capital
111 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, 02199, USA
voice 617.516.2922 fax 617.516.2910
nfreeman@baincap.com or nfreeman@brooksidefund.com
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