Vauxhall Cavalier (1988 - 1995) - 93 1.7td (Isuzu) Changing the oil filter cleanly!

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Wed 26 Dec 2007 23:46
93 1.7td (Isuzu) Changing the oil filter cleanly! - joe's
I've got a 1993 cavalier with the 1.7 td isuzu engine. Whenever I change the oil I make a right mess when undoing the oil filter - it's nearly horizontal and in an awkward place at the back of the engine. Any tips on how to change the filter without soaking the starter motor with oil? TIA

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 27/12/2007 at 01:00

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Thu 27 Dec 2007 09:26
93 1.7td (Isuzu) Changing the oil filter cleanly! - Ian D
Presumably you have drained the sump first, if you have then the spillage is residual oil caught in the filter and so a few rags and a bag to protect the starter is all you can do, unless you puncture the bottom of the filter with a screwdriver and drain out as much as you can first...
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Thu 27 Dec 2007 09:49
93 1.7td (Isuzu) Changing the oil filter cleanly! - piston power
don't worry about the starter every other cav will have be done like this, just give it a wipe after.
If you don't like mess leave it to somebody else!!
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Thu 27 Dec 2007 11:55
93 1.7td (Isuzu) Changing the oil filter cleanly! - spikeyhead {p}
Wrap a plastic bag round the filter before you take it off
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Thu 27 Dec 2007 13:07
93 1.7td (Isuzu) Changing the oil filter cleanly! - cheddar
I had a '93 Cav 1.7td, the 4500 mile service intervals were a pain, IIRC they extended it by fitting a larger filter, if you are changing regularly perhaps use the smaller filter, less oil to spill.

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Thu 27 Dec 2007 14:08
93 1.7td (Isuzu) Changing the oil filter cleanly! - Victorbox
As suggested, I use a plastic bag (sandwich bag or similar) around filter body as it is unscrewed which I quickly tip filter back into just as it comes off the last thread. Lift up by edges of bag to retain most of the oil.
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