EZ OIL FILTER DRAIN

[DavidHarris]

I see Antisplat Aero has 10% off right now (code "NEWYEAR" until Feb 15), and the EZ Oil Filter Drain caught my eye because I often make a mess dripping oil from the filter during an oil change.

You tap a sharp point of the drain into your filter, then connect compressed air, and it blows the oil out of the filter. Looks like a clever solution, and I'm happy with several other AntiSplat tools and mods.

Being less than an engine wiz, I'm looking for a bit of feedback on whether this might create any issues. If the engine is making metal and the filter has collected it, would I be blowing that metal back into the engine rather than detecting it? Any other problems with pressurizing the engine via the filter?

Thanks!

David

 

[gasman]

Just punch a hole in the top of the filter near the back and then rotate the filter 180* and hang a catch can on the filter.

 

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Just punch a hole in the top of the filter near the back and then rotate the filter 180* and hang a catch can on the filter.

I believe the understanding of BLOWING out the oil would be a low pressure of say 10 psi. If you put 150 in there ya you may cause a bit of turmoil. Heck 5 psi would probably do it.
I have yet to subscribe to this method, But, have been a mechanic for the last 55 years and understand the situation.
I have a piece of aluminum bent up to catch the oil form the filter removal process.
Works for me. But, your luck may vary Fixit

 

[RV6_flyer]

I have an OLD US Industrial Tool oil filter drain tool that cost less than $20 USD 25 or so years ago.

Cannot find anyone that sells them now or if they are still in production.

 

[DHeal]

IMHO -- This Anti-Splat EZ Oil Filter Drain procedure is not recommended for those of us flying ROTAX-powered RVs. Pressurizing the ROTAX oil system in this manner will likely blow the oil out of the engine oil lines thus necessitating that a full "purging" of the engine's oil system be accomplished i/a/w ROTAX Service Instruction SI-912-010 / 914-011 R2.

 

[CD.]

I bought an EZ Oil Filter drain last year and have used it once. It worked really well. Follow the directions (watch Allan's video), no issues, very little (if any) mess. O-360. I look forward to using it again on my next oil change.