Only a minute bit will dribble out. Sending port is located above static level in oil pan. Galley entrance to oil filter has a check valve. Only oil remaining to lose is residue in sending unit. Bill Robertson #5939 >--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, jordan rubin <nuttenschleuder@xxxx> wrote: > Hello all: > > Was under the car today because of another problem, > Took a look at the unit. Indeed there is an adapter > and a copper seal. They look to be in good condition, > i dont forsee removing them to be a problem. > Today I have ordered the correct size adapter and > the cooper seal. If somebody knows how much oil I > stand to loose by removing and replacing this without > draining the oil let me know. If its not too much > (1+qt) ill get it on the lift the weekend the part > arrives. I cant see it being too much... > > Does anyone NOT recommend doing this unless I empty > the oil first, or better yet, is there anyone out the > who does NOT recommend removing the oil filter and > putting it back on. (To make room to work and HOWTO > picture stuff. > > The thing is, i want to get this done but just > changed the oil yesterday. > > > thanx > > jordan 11613 > > <SNIP -- excess quoted material removed>