Oil filter spills oil on suspension while changing (KA24DE)

[MoSinister]

I'm tired of having to wipe oil off my suspension when changing my filter. Do any of you guys have any clever techniques you use to avoid this? I guess a paper towel under the filter beforehand would catch some of the oil, but I can't imagine it'd get it all. I don't seem to have any nifty solutions up my sleeve today.

[andya32]

Jack the passenger side up a lot? i havent tried that yet but i have had the same problem and that was what i was thinking about doing.

[AZhitman]

Hmmm.

Draining the oil first?

I punch a hole in the top of the filter (to equalize the pressure for easier draining) and use a shop rag under the filter when removing. No drippage.

[MoSinister]

Heh, it's just a couple of ounces every time I remove it. I guess several shop towels would do the trick. I guess I need to stop being cheap with them.

[AZhitman]

WalMart paper towels FTW!

[naed240sx]

Yeah, it happens to me when I change mine. I don't care. LCA's are supposed to be dirty anyways.