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Old 09-30-2008, 08:24 AM   #9 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by CorCamrySE View Post
... loosen the oil filter a bit, but dont let any oil drain out...then, take a hammer and punch and poke a hole or two in the top of the oil filter...make sure the filter is slightly loose or this wont work...then, remove oil cap and dipstick, then drain oil completely....
I'll have to try this next time. I just changed the oil in my car ('95 LE I4) this past weekend and of course had oil drip (pour) down from the filter.

One trick I've picked up on is to stuff a few paper towels into that little spot just under the filter to help catch some of the oil.
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