Re: oil filters

[deloreanernst@xxxx]

In a message dated 4/27/01 9:54:55 AM Eastern Daylight Time, 
srubano@xxxx writes:

<< The oil filter on the D is on an angle where the highest point is the 
threaded part and the lowest point is the rounded part of the filter. 
It can hold plenty of oil in it after the engine is off. >>

Some people have put adapters on between the filter and the engine to be able 
to fit a non-standard filter. Maybe that was done to yours before you got 
it. My filter sticks straight out horizontally like a doorknob, and I believe 
that's normal. (I was just gazing up at it today, actually... having my 
trailing arm bolts replaced.) So, at least 1/2 the oil would drain out 
without a check valve. No big issue to me, I always use the Purflux from my 
D vendor. I always keep one on hand. Why struggle? Why arm wrestle over a 
few pennies? My dad used to say, "if you have to ask what gas mileage it 
gets, you probably can't afford it." I'd say if it's too much to pay for the 
correct oil filter... you get the idea.

Wayne A. Ernst
DMCTech Group
p.s. It was nice to meet you at last, on Sat.