To me, this is mega

[Gilles]

Originally Posted by Shawn Stanford

Also: Does the engine oil have to be drained to changed the filter? If not, I'll do this myself. If so, I'll have my mechanic change the oil and take care of the cannister/filter at the same time.

Shawn,

Yes, you can remove the oil filter without draining the engine (remove the canister and replace the filter element) but, if you can do that, why do you want to ask your mechanic to change the oil..?

Just buy the plug seal at the same time you buy the filter.

[Shawn Stanford]

Originally Posted by Gilles

Yes, you can remove the oil filter without draining the engine (remove the canister and replace the filter element) but, if you can do that, why do you want to ask your mechanic to change the oil..?

Sorry if I was unclear, but that's exactly why I wouldn't ask my mechanic to do it. If I don't have to drain the oil, I'll take care of the filter and canister myself.

Thanks for the tip!