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Old 09-20-2011, 12:03 PM   #3
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Originally Posted by Frodo
I want to pull and inspect my oil filter without draining the oil. Clearly it mounts above the lowest level of the sump, but, if I remove it without draining any oil, how much will I be seeing when the filter is pulled? (Not sure this makes a difference, but I have a spin-on oil filter adapter.)

Also---anyone know of an "easy" way to open up the metal casing on an oil filter?

You will only lose oil volume equivalent to the filter itself and a couple tablespoons from the adaptor; less than a quart total.

As for the filter, you will need a good filter cutting tool:



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