[AT] OT Cadillac Northstar engine

[Mike M]

Sounds like the same setup as my wife's Camry. I do use the plastic 
tool, and have actually have become pretty proficient at it. I guess the 
upside would be you can have a look at the filter media each time and 
spot any problems early on.

Mike M


On 10/2/2016 9:54 AM, Don Bowen wrote:
> On 10/1/2016 11:18 PM, Dennis Johnson wrote:
>> My EcoDiesel has a filter like this also, except it has a manual drain valve that you activate by pushing down on the spring loaded valve with a screwdriver to drain the oil from the filter housing. Bit of a pain to feel around and try to punch the drain valve, but still better than dripping oil on everything.
> My Toyota Tundra has a similar arrangement.  You first remove a drain
> plug under the filter then push a plastic tool in the drain plug opening
> to drain the filter housing.  The tool is included with the filter along
> with two O-rings.
>


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