ScottM
Taxi to Parking
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iBazinga!
Today I changed my own oil for the first time in over two years. Mostly because I have been so damned busy these past couple of years I just paid the mechanic to do it. But it felt good to turn a wrench and do the work myself.
All went well until I got to actually cutting the filter for inspection. I have a great tool for opening the can, but the way I separate the filter from its frame is never easy and there has to be a better way. I use a utility knife and cut along each edge. The knife is not long enough so this take a lot of work. I find that cursing helps only a little. Is there a better way? If so let me know, I would love to be able to do that easier than I do it now.
All went well until I got to actually cutting the filter for inspection. I have a great tool for opening the can, but the way I separate the filter from its frame is never easy and there has to be a better way. I use a utility knife and cut along each edge. The knife is not long enough so this take a lot of work. I find that cursing helps only a little. Is there a better way? If so let me know, I would love to be able to do that easier than I do it now.