Antisplat oil filter tool

[BDPetersen]

Anybody tried this? Antisplataero.com

 

[toto]

This?

 

https://antisplataero.com/products/asa-ez-oil-filter-drain

[Tim-37419]

I don't have any experience with this particular tool but I used to own a RV and have bought a lot of accessories/gadgets from antisplat. All quality stuff and they are very responsive if you want to call or email. I once made a suggestion on the cup holder, the suggestion was adopted and a new one was sent to me gratis.

 

Call me a fan.

 

[201Mooniac]

I've heard there is some concern about whether the shop air will dislodge any metal trapped in the filter and return it to the engine.  I have no idea if this is a real risk or not.

[201Mooniac]

1 hour ago, M20Doc said:

When you pressurize the oil filter can, you are forcing what ever oil is in the filter through the filter media just like the oil pump does.  I don’t see it being any worse than running the engine.

 

Glad to hear, I don't know enough about the plumbing within the filter to know any better

[A64Pilot]

I wondered if it was from the guys who have attempted to fix the killer RV nose wheel.

Lord talk about a long drawn out video that could have been done in 60 sec.

So why not knock a hole in the can with an awl, and then use you cheapo rubber nose cover chip blower?

 

[A64Pilot]

48 minutes ago, 201Mooniac said:

Glad to hear, I don't know enough about the plumbing within the filter to know any better

Flow in just about any filter is from outside to inside because you get more filter surface area that way, so assuming we have an anti drain back valve which we should the oil will flow the same way as being pumped.

I couldn’t watch the whole video, too painful, but if you got stupid and hit the thing with 150 PSI air or similar you could blow out the media and push stuff you don’t want into the engine, but if you ease into it pressure wise you should be fine

I’m changing my oil tomorrow, I’ll give the knock a hole in the filter and use the cheap rubber nose chip blower a try.

It should work, but then I’ve tried knocking a hole, rotating 180 degrees with a plastic bag under it and knocking another hole for a vent that didn’t work well.

One thing you have to appreciate, is just how tough that filter can is, it’s much thicker and stronger than an Auto filter can.

[65MooneyPilot]

Yes you did not watch the whole video. He explains that the tool does not allow an over pressure. I’m pretty sure he said that. I think he said that right before I fell asleep. 

[RoundTwo]

Now, if they could come up with a cleaner way to remove the suction screen, I’d go for that.

[A64Pilot]

OK, 

Just got through changing oil, I just used an automatic centering punch to mark the spot and a #1 phillips to make a hole, then used a chip blower just like this cheap one to pressurize the oil filter, the rubber tip seals against the hole in the filter and is leak free.

https://www.amazon.com/Milton-S-148-NPT-Lever-Blow/dp/B001XBI1E2/ref=sr_1_9?crid=32ULH04FBDSNO&keywords=air+blower+gun&qid=1684422900&sprefix=air+blower%2Caps%2C395&sr=8-9

First did it at 20 PSI and didn’t notice oil flowing out of the pan, then jacked pressure to 60 PSI and did notice oil coming out, but that’s likely because the oil was cold, I was trying the leave it overnight to let the filter drain trick. I didn’t expect that to work as the anti drain back valve should keep the filter full. I feel sure even 20 PSI would do the job.

Never noticed before but when I cut open the filter there is NO anti-drain back valve, so the filter will drain overnight I guess, and as there is no valve when you blow air into the filter oil will flow both ways, so if there is a bunch of metal some could go into the pan, but if there is much metal that’s likely your smallest problem.

On removal of the filter some oil did come out of the hole I punched in the filter and some did drain out of the block with the filter removed, so it’s still not a pure leak less trick, but the amount of oil drainage is easily captured with a couple of rags or several paper towels. Next time I may put a sheet metal screw in the hole before removing the filter.

You can remove the dip stick and if air blows out when your putting air in then of course your emptying the filter, didn’t notice that until the end, but I think you empty all your going to get pretty quick, if you look at how the filter is constructed there will still be quite a bit of oil left in the filter, perhaps rotate until the hole is down and drain that little bit in a cup?

It DOES work, but you don’t need a $50 tool, unless you just want one.

[Rick Junkin]

7 minutes ago, A64Pilot said:

On removal of the filter some oil did come out of the hole I punched in the filter

In the video he recommends putting a piece of duct tape or packing tape over the hole to avoid this.

[A64Pilot]

I just couldn’t watch the video, I watched I think about the first 8 minutes and just couldn’t take it anymore, I guess tape would work, but wonder if putting a small cup under the hole and draining it wouldn’t be better, maybe get that bit that comes out when the filter is removed?

Point is, it does work, it greatly decreases the mess, anything else is just fine tuning, but it’s my nature to try different things. Next time I think I’ll try draining it through the hole