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Old 08-10-2009, 09:21 AM   #16
yimmy149
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Location: Bothell, WA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tonycarreon
actually, i think the technical term is "dumbass forgot to open air hole on oil catcher."

the oil started racing down the drive-way at me while i'm trying to open the hole after it's filled up. oh my. i can't think of something less fun!

so remember - open the air hole on your oil catcher BEFORE you remove the drain plug.
I did the same thing a couple weeks ago when doing a transmission fluid change. I did not realize 3 quarts of oil could come out of that small a drain hole in 5 seconds.

-james
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