Do THIS for NO MESS oil filter change - Page 2 - Toyota Yaris Forums

komichal · 06-20-2023, 11:44 PM

Usually a vinyl glove and a rag are all that help me keep this job clean.

I am not an engine designer so I have no idea about whats going on inside.
I am just wondering why nobody else came up with this method yet. It is hard to believe that it would be so good and perfectly safe, yet unrevealed till now.

I am always grateful for all the tricks people share, yet it this specific case, I would stick to the traditional way of doing things as the number of potential disadvantages hugely superseeds the advantage.

ex-x-fire · 06-21-2023, 07:10 AM

Connecting rod bearings are under a lot of pressure, so when there's no pressurized oil there is wear.

andulong · 06-21-2023, 08:29 PM

You might think this is fine but do you notice a trend?...no one else thinks it is a good idea. I would not purchase a car from you sir!

mirageman · 06-23-2023, 12:14 AM

Perhaps a modified version of pulling the efi fuse and simply cranking for 10 or 15 seconds would ease some stress here ... or simply running it for like 5 seconds instead of waiting until the light comes on would be enough to get a clean removal of that filter. Yes, darn it... I know I can clean the mess or awkwardly contain it, but I don't want to oil up bags, or cups or wear gloves. What I also like is the idea of pumping out much more used oil than a regular change.

Ecefour · 06-23-2023, 01:17 AM

I change the oil when the engine is still hot. First I nearly break the oil filter seal by hand. I keep the filter on just tight enough that engine oil doesn’t start leaking out, but lose enough that i can spin the oil filter off with just my thumb. Then i use my thumb to loosen the filter more until the oil starts to leak out. I can quickly pull my hand away before it gets oily. Once the oil stops dripping i can grab the filter with a paper towel near the top, in an area that the oil didn’t touch. This way I avoid getting oil on my hands and down my arm.

I also tend to complete my oil changes right before my nightly shower, so getting dirty is irrelevant. Why would you risk your engine like this? To each there own

Mister · 07-02-2023, 02:28 PM

I crack the filter from the bottom and then spin it off from the top of the engine (Model T1 has enough space for this). So no mess for me. :)

06-23-2023, 12:14 AM	#22
mirageman Drives: 2009 yaris Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: poughkeepsie ny Posts: 46	Perhaps a modified version of pulling the efi fuse and simply cranking for 10 or 15 seconds would ease some stress here ... or simply running it for like 5 seconds instead of waiting until the light comes on would be enough to get a clean removal of that filter. Yes, darn it... I know I can clean the mess or awkwardly contain it, but I don't want to oil up bags, or cups or wear gloves. What I also like is the idea of pumping out much more used oil than a regular change. Last edited by mirageman; 06-23-2023 at 12:15 AM. Reason: Removed 1 word

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06-20-2023, 11:44 PM	#19
komichal View User's Garage Drives: Yaris 2007 1.3 2SZFE 64kW Join Date: May 2012 Location: CZ Posts: 297	Usually a vinyl glove and a rag are all that help me keep this job clean. I am not an engine designer so I have no idea about whats going on inside. I am just wondering why nobody else came up with this method yet. It is hard to believe that it would be so good and perfectly safe, yet unrevealed till now. I am always grateful for all the tricks people share, yet it this specific case, I would stick to the traditional way of doing things as the number of potential disadvantages hugely superseeds the advantage.

06-21-2023, 07:10 AM	#20
ex-x-fire Drives: 2010 yaris 3 door hatch Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Sheboygan Falls, Wi. Posts: 506	Connecting rod bearings are under a lot of pressure, so when there's no pressurized oil there is wear.

06-21-2023, 08:29 PM	#21
andulong Drives: 2008 Hatch Red Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 66	You might think this is fine but do you notice a trend?...no one else thinks it is a good idea. I would not purchase a car from you sir!

06-23-2023, 01:17 AM	#23
Ecefour Drives: 2007 Yaris Hatch Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Maryland Posts: 50	I change the oil when the engine is still hot. First I nearly break the oil filter seal by hand. I keep the filter on just tight enough that engine oil doesn’t start leaking out, but lose enough that i can spin the oil filter off with just my thumb. Then i use my thumb to loosen the filter more until the oil starts to leak out. I can quickly pull my hand away before it gets oily. Once the oil stops dripping i can grab the filter with a paper towel near the top, in an area that the oil didn’t touch. This way I avoid getting oil on my hands and down my arm. I also tend to complete my oil changes right before my nightly shower, so getting dirty is irrelevant. Why would you risk your engine like this? To each there own

07-02-2023, 02:28 PM	#24
Mister Drives: Yaris T1 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: South Africa Posts: 44	I crack the filter from the bottom and then spin it off from the top of the engine (Model T1 has enough space for this). So no mess for me. :)