Mechanic Life Hacks That Will Improve Your Worthless Existence - Oil Change Edition

here is a quick video with 4 different oil change hacks. Let me know which one is your favorite.
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[@NoobMechanic]

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[@makersmark1974]

Any hack that keeps oil under control is a favorite

[@iceman-ko6xi]

you got that right!!

[@RadDadisRad]

I saw something. Hook a shop vac to your valve cover breather or oil fill cap. Turn it on right before you take the plug out so you can pull the plug without oil gushing on you. As soon as your hand and plug is clear of the hole cut the shop vac off. I also use a piece of double sided mesh emory cloth for filter changes. Find it in the plumbing section of any plumbing store.

[@M.TTT.]

@@RadDadisRad so pointless, don't be a wimp

[@RadDadisRad]

@@M.TTT. cry more princess

[@M.TTT.]

@@RadDadisRad the one who weeps is thee, liberal

[@thelastword7203]

Engineers: “I will single handedly render these oil filter hacks useless by putting the filter in the most obscure place for design purposes”

[@skylined5534]

"Furthermore, I'm going to mount the filter on the side of the engine pointing out at 90 degrees to the pump housing, enjoy the mess as it runs down your various coolant pipes and suspension components, fcukers!"

[@emanuelruiz7710]

​@@skylined5534 my wifes nissan rouge. I have to pull aside the fender lining just to reach a side mounted oil filter 😅

[@natehill8069]

@@emanuelruiz7710 My wife's 88 Jetta (which had an accessory water pump, not one on the block. I guess VW was new at water pumps...) you had to unbolt the coolant lines and push them to the side to get at the oil filter.

[@anythinganytimealways]

I'll never understand people who buy vw's or jeeps

[@drew5337]

Laughs in subaru boxer, the oil filter is just right there when you pop the hood. It's wonderful. Also, fumoto valve FTW.

[@john_dougg811]

Quick tip if you don't know if you have completely drained all your oil out,put your lips to the oil hole and suck it out.

[@bayareasportsfan04]

That's one way to do it I guess

[@MariusVayne85]

Or just put a bucket under then go grab a beer or two and maybe take a nap... After several hours the oil could be mostly drain out.... Or drain the oil overnight.... Next day is no oil drop

[@john_dougg811]

@MariusVayne85 here's another quick tip: if you pour motor oil on you lawn it helps kill any living on your lawn suck as fleas ticks ants grubs crab grass real grass grasshoppers .nice clean canvas you won't have to mowe. Hope this helps.

[@john_dougg811]

@MariusVayne85 here's a quick tip to dispose that motor oil.:pour it out on your lawn it helps kill mosquitoes cricket ant no cats will shit in your yard crab grass real grass grasshoppers. Hope this helps

[@MariusVayne85]

@@john_dougg811 lol.... That's how I disposed ant nest.... Lol... Best way to do it.... Or there's a cheap way to make your tyres looks shiny.... Take a cloth and dip into the used oil a little then wipe the side tyres...... Lol....

[@Tango_Hendrix]

Sum goofy ass is gonna set the shop vac to the blow side and that oil is gonna go everywhere 🤣😭

[@MikeSmith-iv5vv]

wait i thought you were supposed to do that

[@non-binaryjesus]

I like the tried and true "jam a flathead through the filter and turn it"!!!😂

[@entertainmentforall6609]

Works like a charm

[@ColoradoCarrolls]

Second that, plus it leaves a nice fresh coat of sealant on the driveway or garage floor. Keeps dust down...;)

[@non-binaryjesus]

@@ColoradoCarrolls indeed. Nothing more annoying than shop dust!!

[@KipWittchen]

I had a filter so stuck one time that I tried that... I damn near bent the screwdriver and it started just wripping through the entire filter skin. I ended up finding a shop that had these giant vice grips for an oil filter, that finally got the damn thing off. Still cursing the name of whoever put that filter on

[@AstroTiddies]

Yea I can't do that on my mercury 😭 it's positioned horizontally with a bunch of tubes and wires in front of it. It's a bitch to get off that's for sure

[@Wojtgaw]

Not really a hack for engine oil, but great for transmissions and differentials. Always make sure you can access and unscrew the fill plug before you drain the oil.

[@chemistrykrang8065]

Buy a BMW - there is no drain on the diff and you have to suck it out with a pump. A huge saving in only having to undo one plug!

[@pmaverick4983]

Also make sure you remove the drain plug before you drain the fluid.

[@xploration1437]

@@chemistrykrang8065lol

[@raiinydayz1889]

@@chemistrykrang8065 the newer ones?

[@BigTCars]

​@@pmaverick4983 did you mean the fill plug?

[@jman1121]

Tip # 5. Switch to a fumoto drain plug.

[@snapped4433]

Yeah but of you have a slamed or low car your going to oil the ground instead of your motor

[@bradley1217]

@@snapped4433done that once so far, at the price of an engine i am still low

[@BLACKMONGOOSE13]

Only douches have slammed cars.

[@lordgman1]

​@@snapped4433If you have a "slammed" car you're going to lose oil pulling out of the Walmart parking lot anyway

[@snapped4433]

@@lordgman1 yeah but that sits way lower

[@hancocki]

Also running a bead of oil around the gasket on the filter when putting it on will make it infinitely easier to remove next time. No belt required.

[@jeremytessier5316]

That's just proper procedure

[@torrycole6477]

Yes For those tough ones I put a strip of coarse sandpaper between the oil filter wrench and the oil filter. No slip

[@burdman5620]

Never a bead rub the whole seal down, you don't want that thing to dry out from no.oil on it it's just rubber

[@bikinggreg]

Someone should create some kind of wrench for removing oil filters. They could call it an Oil Filter Wrench.

[@skylined5534]

It'll never catch on!

[@wh0sjeff]

Already did, decades ago

[@bikinggreg]

@@wh0sjeff Gee, I wonder why the guy in the video doesn't know about such an invention. 🤔

[@thezach6490]

@@wh0sjeffwhoosh

[@206dogg]

They have a cup attachment for your ratchet.

[@erickcastillon1613]

Its not a real oil change unless your entire hand/forearm is covered in oil. When you service a car, you become a part of the car

[@meowkie8549]

Let it squirt on you 😗

[@ScarabChris]

You are mostly right. Don't forget oil on the ground because for some reason the catch pan was not positioned properly or it's a windy day and the wind coming under the car blows the stream of draining oil all over the damn place. LOL

[@robertdickerson16]

True,true

[@Pianissimo1970]

Or should I say: The car becomes a part of you...

[@parzahval2884]

I just drink it after doing it, keeps the “you become part of the car” bit alive

[@Ralphy23]

Mechanic: Look at all the room! Engineer: Hold my wine

[@stevensullivan9309]

Great tips! I also use a 1-liter bottle (cut the bottom off) to slide over a filter and catch the run-off. Love the belt trick!

[@Ethanwock7]

just use a oil filter wrench instead of a belt

[@Suzukidave]

My dad always said if you arnt bleeding somewhere you arnt working hard enough .😂

[@vijaymyles8087]

I hope Jesus Christ reads this 😂

[@Back_door_bandit_98]

Very true all these kids working the trades nowadays are scared to get dirty.

[@ewantheboat]

My English teacher always said, don't forget your E's

[@ralfievaldes343]

tell daddy work smart not harder

[@EltonDenton-tv8en]

I like all of them bro 😉😉🤩🤩🤩🎉🎉🎉

[@altaccount4697]

I wont lie, the computer voice had me expecting some garbage, but these are actually pretty solid tips for beginners.

[@daslynnter9841]

except the magnet one, oil just pushed the bolt into the pan. better just to pull directly back and a little up, i dont think ive ever got oil on my hands since my first time. though the oil filter cup method is awesome.

[@OverAndOverAndOver]

Not an AI actually, you can hear the breaths and the pauses

[@UJustGotGamed]

@@OverAndOverAndOver it's an ai, it just sounds super real to people that don't hear it every day. it has strange cadence and tone and the sample rate fluctuates randomly.

[@Texan_BoyKisser]

@@OverAndOverAndOverAi can make those sounds just the same.

[@freshkidjo]

Fun fact the oil filter does not need to be screwed on more than one turn hand tight. The Rubber seal does a really good job add providing friction preventing unscrewing itself against vibration. Your oil filter should be able to be removed by your hands alone

[@97warlock]

1/4 turn past snug. I myself have a set amount of tightness I use,because I know it wont ever leak or vibrate loose & still removable by hand .

[@tonythedonluciano]

That vacuum hack was really cool. 😎

[@MB5rider81]

Until you spray oil all over the place out the vacuum exhaust.

[@theGastone]

Oil filter cup is the one I’m going with this week. I don’t want to accidentally suck oil into my shop vac

[@gmailisaretard]

I'm not sure about dry sump systems, but if you can build enough of a vaccum to get the oil up into it you're looking at something very wrong with the motor lol.

[@ocwpzw]

​@@gmailisaretardwell to be honest he could suck some drops of it in from underneath the valve cover, wouldn't be much but still it's used oil in your vacuum, probably wouldn't smell very nice after

[@Tbroughman]

I always poked a hole in the bottom with a nail and drained it. I might need to use the cup method Instead

[@roncross7216]

I don't believe the shop vac

[@Nays33]

Get a centre punch and a hammer, hit the bottom of the filter and let it drain out first. This helps when the filter is massive

[@kelevra558]

That shop vac trick is badass. Ive been a mechanic since i got out of the Marines in 2017. That shit has never even crossed my mind.

[@Notyouraveragewhiteguy]

Right it's amazing I'm trying that next time. For a split 2nd I thought he was going to suck the oil out with the vac. I was like nope I'm changing it glad I kept watching

[@st0rmtro0per]

I tried this earlier this week and it worked on my cummins. Made a completely mess free oil change.

[@greebuh]

It's awesome if you need to change a seeping oil plug (BMW) and you don't want to drain the oil because it's not old yet.

[@dannylovett8114]

me either,and I HATE I DIDNT think of it

[@taterthot1184]

Don’t do it it will screw up the seals in the engine.

[@ChillToMusic87]

Very clever 👌🏼 I've just discovered this video after I did an oil change and got my hand covered in oil, running down my arm 🤦🏼‍♂️😄👍🏼

[@nosecretsfishing3661]

Thanks, I needed this. I hate working with oil.

[@Two_Trades]

I usually just get it done.. have a shower beer after and get on with my life.

[@AshHalls]

You know you want to try the vacuum trick

[@TidalWaveDan]

You sound like my kinda guy… simple and to the point.

[@foojub6907]

Yeah.. for the most part if you’re getting oil on yourself you’re doing it wrong

[@TidalWaveDan]

Spoken like a person who's never changed oil in their life@@foojub6907

[@Yukanhayt-Mhenow]

Yeah me too infact I love getting warm oil all over my hands it feels good!!!

[@ilikepokeyotutu3467]

I’ve done the vacuum trick at work for replacing gaskets/drain plugs. My coworkers and I call it the “bong tactic”

[@dakotaautosales9673]

Lmfao

[@JAlonge017]

Lol it sounds like it. Great work my friend, keep it up

[@andymangames7699]

From someone that works in the oil changing industry, these hacks are the furthest thing from practical😂😂 but in a pinch when doing oil changes at home, some of these could be helpful!

[@jamesleavy883]

Using the shopvac is a great way to change a leaky drain plug gasket without draining the oil. Been doing that for years.

[@vic.smittie.5668]

Great idea! 👍

[@newtwitchclipper]

but oil is cheap and engines arnt, if the gasket is bad then the oil needs changed too

[@skimask5911]

​@@newtwitchclipperGo watch another f&f movie, boy.

[@extractorfan2143]

How come you deal with so many leaky plugs?

[@vic.smittie.5668]

@@extractorfan2143 Yep! I have the occasional one that just leaks for some reason, but very seldom. I prefer the fibre or aluminium washers, but if they only supply copper, (which is fairly hard), it helps to heat it up till it's red first. That makes it softer which helps to seal easier, without having to overtighten the sumpplug.

[@jaimebaca9439]

Been changing my own oil for 25 years and about a million 700k miles. Going to try that cup trick next weekend

[@williambrucesanders6878]

Don't drink it 😮

[@tpg1774]

The forbidden cola

[@miguelzurita3216]

I learned how to change oil in highschool, and have told everyone to learn or have someone they know know who'll do it for freely do it for them, it's so simple it should be.

[@Yomomsaltima]

I’m not buying cups for that

[@jevenator]

My filter is on sideways

[@johnnurthen1059]

Excellent tips.I use a silicone cloth to unscrew the filter grips like hell.👍

[@bitemeok]

Never thought about the shop vac! You almost have me looking forward to my next oil change.

[@blipblip88]

This one's maybe obvious: Run your car for a couple minutes before changing the oil. Warm oil runs quicker than cold, and you'll get more of the old oil out and a lot quicker.

[@ioanbugheanu6836]

To my knowledge most synthetic oil is lower viscosity cold than warm

[@fatalvenomX]

I personally prefer to wait till it’s been sitting a while so as much of the oil as possible has drained out of the galleries, down into the pan

[@jacksmith2315]

Yes, what fatal venom said. Also, i prefer not dealing with hot oil, hot exhaust, etc.

[@TyreeSlapz]

Depends on the car

[@maseywat]

​@ioanbugheanu6836 that's a common misconception

[@pokefan5022]

The hack I use is a paper towel. It will wipe the oil from your hands.

[@foojub6907]

Gloves exist and do a better job

[@michaelbuteau4183]

Not when you're in a hurry And the oil is lava degrees.

[@Steven-gv1ke]

​@@foojub6907I agree. I get a 100 pack of nitrile gloves from harbor freight for $7. Just put a pair on before the oil change and throw them away after. Plus 30 years later you when you have some form of cancer you won't be wondering if it's the 300 or so oil changes you performed with your bare skin 😂 Just to be clear I used to change oil with my bare hands. Same for cleaning guns. Then as you get older and wiser you realize that introducing all these chemicals to your bear skin is probably not that great for you over the course of 30 or 40 years.

[@DCgamer723]

​@@michaelbuteau4183then let the engine cool down for 10 minutes

[@rocklobstar5672]

This was the most useful

[@darkrulier]

I use Fumoto valves in all my vehicles, also that filter/cup removal tip 👌

[@dougcook5167]

Fumoto valves are the best! They cost under $40 and make changing the oil as easy as filling up the tank.

[@MazDanRX795]

Never knew such a thing exists. Maybe I'll look into it. I almost always gets tons of oil on my hand the way I do it now.

[@Road_Rash]

I've always used a Walmart bag that I've carefully inspected for holes to cover the oil filter for removal... never heard of the shop vac trick, but I'm gonna use it next time...

[@robl3415]

Would a home depot bag work the same?

[@Road_Rash]

Any plastic bag, brand is irrelevant... just check it good for holes first...

[@goatbaaad3711]

Honestly, I don’t understand how people haven’t figured it out. You don’t need any special tool, push the drain plug in as you spin it out. Once you feel all the threads are out and it’s backing back in every turn, you pull away fast. Easiest way by a mile. Edit: everybody coming up with ways you can have trouble doing this, y’all should probably just stay away from cars🤣

[@00100100bbr]

For real if you look there is even a section at the end of the plug that isn't threaded its literally made to do this.

[@28704joe]

Yes but one still has to let go of the plug to get a grip for the next spin and that my friend is ALWAYS were the threads end.

[@fischersgadgets4936]

​@@28704joe it takes experience brother

[@alexelejalde7995]

@@28704joeI agree when I first started doing this trick, but over the time of doing this trick on different cars and bolt positions it gets easier to guess where the threads will end, also doing the oil change on the same car more often will also give you the same outcome I got from doing on different cars, it’s all about practicing and getting to know the car your cracking into, the first times doing the oil, even brakes for that matter just takes practice in doing it over and over and it gets ingrained into your head from the frustration of getting oil running down your arm and getting cover with it

[@alexelejalde7995]

@@28704joealso if you feel you have to re position your hand, turn the bolt back in slightly to prevent the oil from coming out, small tricks of doing oil jobs enough 😂

[@edder7157]

My favorite hack is to use an actual oil filter wrench to get the oil filter off. Works every time.

[@foojub6907]

Actual wrenches come in varying sizes. Belt covers all sizes 😏

[@ScottCleve33]

@@foojub6907 I have a universal one just because I didn't want to pay for one that wasn't

[@AGreasedMonkey]

​@@foojub6907I've got one 3 claw oil filter wrench from bluepoint. It covers absolutely every size I've ever had to deal with.

[@KameronJ7]

​@@foojub6907an oil filter wrench is an adjustable rubber strap, there's only a couple sizes. Unless you have a drop in filter that requires the appropriate manufacturer socket, which you should also already own...

[@foojub6907]

@@KameronJ7 thats a really long way of saying exactly what I already said, bud

[@revefamilyvideos3018]

Two days ago I changed the oil in a hurry and made a big ass mess , good to see these

[@stanmarr4488]

*ALL* of them were fantastic!!👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

[@JCR43221]

I like the magnet because it should help prevent dropping the plug into the drain pan 😊

[@Earthneedsado-over177]

That's the one tip I will use.

[@delanorrosey4730]

I use a drain pan that has a screen to catch the bolt. Much easier to wipe down a bolt that needs oil on the threads than it is to clean off the greasy oil from a magnetic pickup tool. IMO, the shop vac hack was the best. The oil filter can be loosened with an oil filter socket. The plastic cup over the filter seems limited to the filter already being loosened and presumably already dripping down the side of the engine.

[@lloydshackleton9554]

You have a magnet, the fuck's it matter if you drop it in oil?

[@skylined5534]

@@lloydshackleton9554 Alright Dorothy, shove a tampon in.

[@raygsbrelcik5578]

Helpful hint. Before you attach the new filter, apply a little oil around the gasket. This will make the next oil change easier.

[@wyattcrafty1649]

Put some new oil on the gasket, and the threads. This helps prevent thermal locking and cold-welding in the case of thermal runaway, and on top of making the next change easier by putting it on the gasket, it helps prevent the gasket tearing when it goes on!

[@foojub6907]

@@wyattcrafty1649new oil or old oil doesn’t matter. And if your housing stud isn’t already wet enough to lubricate the filter threads you’ve got bigger problems.

[@Steven-gv1ke]

That and only tightening the oil filter with three fingers (middle, index and thumb).

[@wyattcrafty1649]

@foojub6907 I do it with new oil for good measure, same as the threads, just for good measure. I realize if you can't screw on the filter, somethings wrong, but it does keep it easy to take off and less chance for corrosion. I just do it because I was taught to from my father. And I realize what kind of oil doesn't really much matter, I just prefer newer oil for a better all-around feeling. I'm weird like that.

[@Katrina_Korolev]

This will also help the filter seal better

[@bunberrier]

Pulling unfiltered air into the crankcase. Pure genious!

[@user-hu1tl4ex3s]

I am a mechanic and you just showed me a lot of stuff I never thought!

[@martyk1156]

My favorite hack is just washing my hands after. Quickest and easiest way to change oil.

[@briebel2684]

Nitrile gloves come in handy if you must keep the gunk away from your fingernails, but I don't believe I've ever seen a mechanic that was afraid of getting dirty.

[@randyq378]

Same I also put a bit of dawn on my hands as I'm walking out to change it and it makes washing then even easier

[@Warriormedic68]

Good tips. But let's be real, the shop vac section... that oil shot right over your drain pan didn't it? 😂

[@lihtan]

When you're doing an oil change, make sure you have spare crush washers on hand. I once started an oil change, and discovered that the crush washer was wrecked. Since the crankcase had no oil, I had to ride a bicycle to the auto parts store to get the crush washer I needed.

[@jimandskittum]

I quit working on my own vehicles because I got oil on my hands once. Most will never know the trauma I endured.

[@Slayer-33]

Lmfao

[@Inalienablerights15]

You should get professional help for that. I know a psychiatrist who does oil changes on the side. He really understands.

[@jimandskittum]

@@Inalienablerights15 Thanks but I am not ready to talk about it yet. It's still too fresh in my mind.

[@larryjohns8823]

Wear cheap acrylic gloves to keep you hands clean. They also help with griping the filter.

[@skylined5534]

An acrylic glove? I bet that's comfy and easy to articulate your fingers in 😂

[@busystuff23yearsago15]

@@skylined5534right😂what the fuck did I just read I hope he meant latex

[@larryjohns8823]

@@skylined5534 My bad, should have said NITRILE gloves... Well acrylic gloves are made, they are to keep your hands warm. Latex will also work.

[@Getting-On]

Excellent tip, and mind blown as to why i have not see nor used them before.

[@Blade_of_Violet_Chaos]

"Oh wow! The belt trick worked!" -A Pantless Mechanic

[@NoobMechanic]

😂😂😂

[@Tyke21]

Love them all, I’ve been a marine engineer for 25 years and never used the magnet or vacuum idea before, thank you 🙏

[@trolltocol9oseven729]

I take the oil cap off the engine before I remove the drain bolt. Allows vent for a more predictable oil flow

[@TucsonDude]

...and let the oil cool down a little, so it's not splashing like water.

[@zacharypeery4082]

Should take the dipstick out too

[@elduderino007]

I press the threads of the drain plug in until you feel it's all backed out, and once it is, you just yoink it out real quick. No mess.

[@meme5887]

Me too. I hate when I pull and somehow still "isn't unscrewed" as if by design and the bolt falls followed by chaos.

[@pyrogon7566]

This man works on cars

[@elduderino007]

@@pyrogon7566 Yeah, except I was doing an oil change the other day, and I did this and got oil all over my glove. I wasn't thinking and didn't have my hand out of the way. 🙃

[@rembo318]

Yeah if only it went as smooth as your description every time.

[@elduderino007]

@@rembo318 I know, it doesn't.

[@Oddman1980]

I have a pair of heavy rubber gloves that I used to wear when handling forklift batteries. They look like something a mad scientist would wear, and they are amazing for removing oil filters and otherwise keeping your hands clean.

[@richchiarito9794]

All these years oil dripping down my hand and me with OCD trying to clean my hand at the same time. Where were you years ago! 😂😂😂

[@chrismoffatt9076]

The vacuum was the best hack. Perfect for doing a oil change on a hot engine and to keep the laneway clean

[@amythistxue1]

I saw another short about that one the other day and couldn't figure it out at first, I thought they were trying to use the vac to suck up the oil, glad this one explained it better

[@foojub6907]

Sucking up a bunch of hot oil vapors into your vacuum motor probably isn’t great. Fumoto valve or just pulling the plug quick does the same thing but easier

[@alexwilliams147]

​@foojub6907 what are hot oil vapors going to do to a shop vac? It's not like your using your mouth. I've sucked up WAY worse with a shop vac.

[@notsonerdgaming3406]

​@foojub6907 don't care- its a $50 vac

[@MarcusHill-if7ep]

I’ve sucked up way worse with my mouth

[@dvd6722]

My hack is to let the oil get all over my hands and let it run down my arm, because I am a man.

[@dogstrucksnotherstuff]

😂😂😂

[@skylined5534]

Chicks dig burn scars.

[@dogstrucksnotherstuff]

@@skylined5534 👍👍👍 😄😄😄

[@dvd6722]

What kind of a dumbass would change oil when it's blazing hot?

[@chuckscarberryjr.2504]

Was about to say, and hot oil at that..

[@scubasausage]

The best hack is to just give someone a little bit of money and they do it all for you and dispose of the waste.

[@chrisbell3360]

I never get my hands dirty...I take my vehicles to Snappy Lube!😂😂😂

[@lelandlewis7207]

The vacuum trick is good for changing a leaking drain plug gasket without dumping the oil.

[@arnoldpalmer9897]

That's a hack, unlike everything in this video

[@tearl5676]

If you are worried about getting your hands dirty, you are probably not going to be changing your oil yourself anyway.

[@reneverheij6938]

While true you also want to warm up the engine for an oil change so there's no sludge left on surfaces in the engine. So it'll be hot oil on your hands which can be dangerous.

[@MrAjd1982]

All of them!! These are freaking genius especially the shop vac one.

[@jamesmcdonald5868]

The belt one is my favorite comma because I have used it for years! Better than any oil change wrench!

[@jbthestoner5504]

That 3rd one is actually super useful for repairing hydraulic systems on equipment. A few quarts of engine oil is nothing compared to having 50 gallons of hydraulic oil trying to force its way out of the hose you just removed.

[@jimmytaylor570]

The cup hands down! 🍻 I'll be doing that from now on with my Chevy 1500.

[@busystuff23yearsago15]

Gon need oneeee big water cup for that one you’ve got a pg2222 or 2500 either ones not fitting in a regular cup

[@rverro8478]

Good luck if it's a 4.8.

[@jimmytaylor570]

@@rverro8478 5.3 A red solo cup should work perfectly.

[@rverro8478]

@@jimmytaylor570 Point taken.

[@swansong68]

Just punch a hole on the filter with a screwdriver

[@SirEpifire]

Gonna assume this man lives by the standard of, "the oil is lava" and shall not touch it under any circumstances! 😂

[@d4ngerd4n]

Hey nice I use that same shop vac trick to change existing sprinkler heads in occupied dwellings for fire protection

[@reaction9449]

The vacuum trick is especially good when you need to weld up an oil pan without taking it off the vehicle, I’ve had to do it a few times for work

[@perception-reception]

I use a gallon size ziplock bag when I take off the filter. Keeps all the oil contained and no mess. Better than a cup because you can grip it Better.

[@paulh2396]

I was going to say that, or use a plastic grocery bag.

[@callsaul2330]

I love when they drive 2 hours to get there to

[@JAlonge017]

Smart!! Would be useful on that one series of truck (ram maybe?) where the filter is tucked up under the transfer case and in front of a crossbeam support so you’ve got no room for anything

[@skylined5534]

Jesus... I've been doing oil changes since the mid 90s and I've n very thought of that... Brilliant idea! Less genius but helpful is laying down some cardboard or an old thick blanket under the entire front of the car in case for any reason it all goes south. Easier than muttering away to yourself as you attempt to scrub up the oil spill on your drive 😂 (dishwasher capsules are really aggressive on oil stains so worth a try!)

[@lawgeta]

Shop vac one was my favorite. Never had a problem with filters ever.

[@jameswoofter6484]

All very good tips! thanks and keep 'em coming!

[@nikkolaus]

You forgot the 'hack' or 'trick' where you're supposed to unscrew the oil fill cap under the hood to allow the oil to flow out quicker with no negative pressure vacuum.

[@skylined5534]

I do that but to be honest it never seems to make any difference even if you don't.

[@apostle6434]

The good old screwdriver and hammer technique for oil filter removal never fails

[@Rudimentary007]

I used to do that on my 79’ Camaro.👍🇺🇸

[@andrewkarsten5268]

Good way to ruin the threads where it mounts if you aren’t careful

[@skylined5534]

@@andrewkarsten5268 Unless you're driving the screwdriver directly into the centre (if you are, why?) that's an absolute non-issue.

[@andrewkarsten5268]

@@skylined5534 sure bud👍

[@TheLegoTrainStation]

It failed for me! Hammered the screwdriver in, turned, turned harder, and the screwdriver started tearing through the metal, filter didn't move. Put a socket on it in the end.

[@buzzard720]

Get someone else to do it. Never failed me. Hands been spotless since.

[@laurenciozabala4296]

I have used the shop vac trick and the plastic cup to remove the filter. Can't wait to try the others on my next oil change.

[@terryhill813]

Vacuum been doing it for years. Thanks for passing it on.

[@cryptfire3158]

doesn't the vac get full of oil that way? and if so, i can't imagine why we'd want to ruin our vac

[@TheCynicalJedi]

@@cryptfire3158 I imagine the internal volume of space for the oil to go means it'd be pretty hard to suck it out this way, if you've ever had an ice cream/slushy thing that has a super wide straw for bits of cookie/ice to pass instead of the thin normal ones and hated how annoying the straw was to use, same idea (If you haven't and are now curious, drink through one normal straw, then put 5 in your mouth at once, then 10, you'll notice the difference) While the plug is still in the oil pan you're just pulling vacuum, same as sucking on a straw with your finger over the end

[@zornslemon]

Wow, I’ve never heard of it

[@oxygen454]

Works in diesel tanks when undoing and adding lines at the bottom of the diesel tanks on semi’s. Used to do it often.

[@johnw4590]

I use the hydraulic tank vacuum trick daily. The belt doesn't work very well, and if you're messing around with a magnet so you don't get dirty.. apply for a job at the local flower shop. Sissy😂

[@alejandrobarranco9582]

You got soft hands, brother. You sound like a liberal sissy boy to me.

[@skylined5534]

Yeah man, I'm so manly once I've dropped the oil I drink 3 litres of it and rub the remainder into my skin to teach it not to be complacent.

[@firstlast---]

​@@skylined5534*gets cancer at age 60* heh nothing personnel

[@AltonBriggs-pt2mn]

I'm totally for all of them. But the vacuum was something I'd never thought about.

[@raulduke7142]

I dont even pull the drain plug. I use my extractor to pull oil out the dipstick tube. No mess.

[@TrillMurray]

I got one a little while back. Definitely the way to go

[@centurionhomeinspectionsin2253]

On some dodge pickups, you can’t get a cup in. I use a large ziplock bag. Works like a charm.

[@skylined5534]

That's also a brilliant idea... actually, it's way better than the cup. Stealing that, thanks! *Yoink*

[@johnclemans7802]

Use a long, slotted screwdriver and a hammer, if possible. Hammer a small hole in the lowest point of the oil filter. Let it drain first, then take off. Hope this helps.

[@user-ve1cr1sq9l]

I haven't changed my oil in 63 years, still running

[@skylined5534]

Taps don't count.

[@Matt_237]

Been using the belt hack since I did my first oil change, and I'm glad to say, I figured that out myself.

[@Zeddify]

IT HAS TO BE THE SHIP VAC ONE, THATS GENIUS!!!

[@phillipb6282]

I had installed one of these last year. Total life changer. This replaced the bolt with a spring locked valve I can open when ever I'm doing my oil. EZ-104(18mm-1.5) EZ Oil Drain Valve with removable L-Shape Hose End(L-001) Combo.

[@kmoecub]

So if you hit some debris on the roadway you can dump all of the oil out of your engine too. Nice.

[@acevortic5759]

@@kmoecub They come with a clip that prevents the valve from opening when driving as added security.

[@ryurc3033]

​@@acevortic5759i drive lowered trucks, i would knock the valve right off..... definitely not for me, but if you trust it. 👍

[@mattthomas3207]

I worked for a large construction equipment manufacturer and we actually had a fitting that went on the hydraulic tank for vacuum and you could pull entire hoses or pumps off without spilling any oil it works

[@roadshowautosports]

The vacuum for sure! Followed by a close second by the cup!

[@61espo]

I like the Vacuum hose hack! Great idea!

[@1979utuber]

we need more videos like this from honest people because anymore I can't afford to do anything other than try to fix it myself.

[@miguelzurita3216]

No one should be paying someone to do an oil change. It's simple AF. Even disposal is simple just reuse the jug you emptied and drop it off at an auto shop they usually will take it from you.

[@alexferreira2160]

The problem now a days is people live above thier pay grade on everything...if you cant afford a Simple oil Change its because you cant afford the car you have house wife kids etc...just saying...

[@serotonin67]

Definitely the ShopVac... Not only to prevent the intial spill as you showed. But after the majority of the oil is drained, put a empty bucket near the drainhole. THEN TURN THE SHOPVAC ON TO BLOW vice SUCK. I get anoother whole quart of black oil that blows out. Watch out tho to keep the mess down... I use a hose to blow it into a bucket.

[@skylined5534]

That's a really good idea!

[@TheDivergentDrummer]

Careful you are not blowing particulate INTO the valve cover. Can you imagine if you blew a bunch of dust INTO the engine....

[@serotonin67]

Yeah, I forgot to recommend using a clean unused or cleaned shop vac before I start to blow out another quart of black oil. I hope you can see the value in this. @@TheDivergentDrummer

[@GMbowtie350]

I’ll take “shit that never happened” for $600, Alex.

[@user-jd3xm3ce6p]

My favourite hack is just getting a maintenance plan when I buy my vehicle, definitely improved my life😂

[@bryanmaxwell7332]

I pay my dealer to do this as I concentrate on consistently earning 8 digits yearly in the stock & bond markets.

[@davidmoore3136]

I've used the cup on a oil filter for years and it's the best. I do alot of maintenance on generators and it is a life saver.

[@ArsonistArborist]

Really? I tried it once and found it was too slippery, so never did it again

[@happydad1776]

Directions unclear. I now have a shopvac full of dead dinosaurs and "motor oil brown" is the new color of my wall in my Garage 😂😂😂

[@jvtvri]

Tie between the belt and cup hack for oil filters

[@billcoleman7316]

I loved the Cup Idea as well as the Shop Vac one.

[@user-cw5cz5vr5i]

Getting oil on your hands is the joy of the job ! 😉

[@bruceblackerby3742]

Magnet and cup!

[@alpham777]

I my heavy truck shop we use a spike to make a hole in the bottom of filters to drain them before removal it also makes them lighter since the big ones on Mack's and Volvos hold over a gallon of oil. We also do the vacuum trick on the coolant system but with a special machine that uses shop air to drain, fill, pressure test or pull a vacuum to change parts out with very little coolant loss.

[@quawanhaywood4009]

disel tech here i do the same

[@nukfauxsho]

Spiketools are great. I have one on my keychain.

[@zornslemon]

That’s a good idea, would work well on oil filters that screw to the side of the engine. So you don’t get oil all over the block.

[@user-fl1kp1iw6y]

Please loosen the filter before you punch a hole in it y’all. Benn workin on semi’s for 24 years and have had to chisel about 10 or so filters off because guys didn’t loosen the filter first.

[@DavidTressmer-el1kg]

The shop vac trick is my favorite- Being a heavy equipment mechanic I have used it so many times to service hydraulics so I don’t have to drain the tank. Once changed a main pump on a Doosan dl300 with almost zero mess!

[@datsuntoyy]

That’s awesome!! My oil filter has a drain and a 1” wrench fitting (love German engineering) so the magnetic drain wrench is for me.

[@Rturrito]

By far the best hack is to use your extended warranty before it expires 😂

[@Prosecute-fauci]

I highly recommend a Fumoto valve for every car. No more oil on your hands and no more gasket replacement.

[@foojub6907]

Introducing extra failure points to one of the most critical parts of your car, in a time where people don’t check their oil? If you’re quick or smart about it you’re not getting oil on yourself anyways, and a $0.10 gasket…

[@randyedelen5770]

I've never understood why people install these things. Is it that hard to grab a wrench to unbolt the drain plug? l

[@Prosecute-fauci]

@@randyedelen5770 the two reasons I listed for starters followed by no needing to research the torque value or risking over torquing the drain bolt and stripping the threads.

[@Anthony-fd8mh]

@@foojub6907what failure point would that be I have been using one for 4 years now with no problem what so ever. Not only does the little lever lock into place it also comes with a little locking tab you put over the lever. 3 years not one drop of oil on the ground and changing the oil is so much faster just flip the lever and let it flow. 🤷‍♂️

[@FabulosoSpray]

​@@Anthony-fd8mhuntil you hit something that pulls/breaks it off then your oil will leak out and your engine will lock up. Easier doesn't mean efficient. You must be in a lifted vehicle, that wouldn't be an issue as much.

[@smarte.r.1450]

Also, for those that didn’t know you could use an oil suction removal pump to make life a little easier … I love the shop vac hint. Thank you.