boatkid
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Reged: 03/07/2006
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Just changed the oil & filter on a mercruiser 350 magnum with remote filter. New seago oil extractor work at treat but when I went to remove remote filter there was still oil in it, anyone advise me where I went wrong. luckily I caught the mess with cloths.
All tips appreciated for next time
cheers
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sailorman
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Reged: 21/05/2003
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Loc: East Coast
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guess you only extracted the oil from the sump
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carlton
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Reged: 08/09/2005
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If you used a 'dipstick' type oil extractor it will only lift oil from the sump, so what you experienced was normal.
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PilotWolf
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Reged: 19/04/2005
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Loc: East Yorkshire
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Won't you still get oil in the filter even if you drain via a sump plug or built pump?
W.
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boatkid
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Reged: 03/07/2006
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yes thats right - so whats the best way to get the oil out the filter
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carlton
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Slowly and carefully - with a bucket underneath it with kitchen-roll/old rags in the bottom.
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dpb
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Reged: 14/02/2007
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Loc: Poole, Dorset
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Sounds like you already know!
Catch the spill with cloths as you undo the filter!
Some motors have the filter mounted vertically so it is not a problem, but when horizontal there will be a spill!
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Medskipper
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Reged: 20/12/2001
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Loc: Surrey
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You just can't get the oil out of the filter! I hang a plastic bag under my filter to catch the oil that comes out when unscrewing it.
Barry
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Kawasaki
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Reged: 21/06/2004
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Loc: Anglesey Wales
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Wrap the filter in a Tesco bag.
Then remove.
Morrisons are no good.
They have 'breather' type holes in em.
I Know
I did an oil change Today!
I used a Vacuum sucker type oil extractor, proper job.
It won't take the oil out the filter though.
When refilling.
After running the eng for a bit.
Check the level.
The filter will 'swallow' some oil.
Let it (the eng) sit for a while then top up, to take care of the oil the filt will hold.
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CBT
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Reged: 16/02/2005
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Loc: UK
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With a disposable filter, pierce the filter underneath with a spike and drain into container before unscrewing. This is particularly effective with filters which are affixed horizontally. 
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