Oil filter drain plug question.

Is it normal to leak oil out the drain hole with the cap and oring off? I would have thought the little plug was just to keep debris out or if the internal plug portion failed. When I take the cap off mine leaks oil. I tried reseating it but still leaks. Once the cap and oring are on, nothing leaks out, but I wasn't expecting that.

 

It probably has a cap and an o-ring for a reason

 

Wut?

 

Yes, when you remove the bottom cap from the filter housing oil will drip out. Totally normal.

 

Um...

 

There is a drain hole on the bottom of the filter housing, you take the cap off and push the valve I, this allows you drain the housing before removing it. When I take the cap off oil drain out, not a lot but just a slow leak. I wouldn't have expected it to do that.

 

Good to know. I've had previous vehicles with similar designs but they don't leak unless you depress the valve. Just making sure mine isn't defective.

 

Yeah, I just thought it might be more for a precaution or in case the valve failed.

 

That ONLY drains ths filter housing. Not much in there.

 

People actually use those filter drains? Cant you just spin off the cap and deal with the mess?

 

Yes. Most "professional" oil changes are done that way

 

Just Drain it all into your Morning Coffee and you'll soon discover you have no need for anything else.

 

My new filter even came with a little plastic piece you can use to drain it with a tube. Next time I'll just pull the housing without draining prior.

 

Pinch of salt takes out the bitterness.

 

Normal

 

IMHO it makes too much of a mess if you dont drain some out of the canister first.

 

Yes....all filters come with 2 new o-rings and a drain adaptor. Other than being messier...nothing wrong with skipping draining the housing 1st

 

This tool helps if you dont mind spending alittle money.

https://www.motivxtools.com/collect...ool?variant=16794858950&avad=236981_b192000c1

 

I actually considered that, but I bought a fumoto valve, replacement metal housing and filter wrench, didn't want to spend anymore. I might get one for the next oil change though.

 

This works as well. Leftover tubing in the garage.