Big Flapper Posted August 13, 2021 Report Share Posted August 13, 2021 Well, it's about time for another oil change and I am wondering if anyone knows how to remove the magnetic plug without making an oily mess on the engine?? I have a 912 ULS engine. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingMonkey Posted August 13, 2021 Report Share Posted August 13, 2021 I just put a rag under the plug, unscrew it, check it, put it back in as quickly as possible. I rarely get any significant spillage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Baker Posted August 13, 2021 Report Share Posted August 13, 2021 I do the same. Rag below, remove the plug, thumb over the hole, inspect and clean the plug one handed, then reinstall. If someone is around I may have them thumb the hole or clean the plug. If you had two you could pull one and install the clean one right away, then inspect the one removed. Rinse and repeat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Lee Posted August 13, 2021 Report Share Posted August 13, 2021 Do it cold after it sits a day. Usually no oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Flapper Posted August 13, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2021 27 minutes ago, Roger Lee said: Do it cold after it sits a day. Usually no oil. Now that's what I like, I'll try that next time. Thanks Roger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ls6pilot Posted August 13, 2021 Report Share Posted August 13, 2021 I seem to make more mess with the filter removal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Baker Posted August 14, 2021 Report Share Posted August 14, 2021 3 hours ago, ls6pilot said: I seem to make more mess with the filter removal. I use a chute made from plastic sign board. I slide it under the filter to guide the oil into my bucket. I normally don't spill any oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingMonkey Posted August 14, 2021 Report Share Posted August 14, 2021 1 hour ago, Tom Baker said: I use a chute made from plastic sign board. I slide it under the filter to guide the oil into my bucket. I normally don't spill any oil. I did the same thing, I made a V-shaped channel out of aluminum that has a lip that grabs the filter fitting. As I unscrew the filter, the oil dribbles down the channel and into my waiting bucket. I screw the new filter on before removing the channel. If I'm really good it's zero drips, but there is usually a stray drop or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandpiper Posted August 14, 2021 Report Share Posted August 14, 2021 I made my chute out of a gallon plastic milk jug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ls6pilot Posted August 14, 2021 Report Share Posted August 14, 2021 Anyone want to post a picture of their chute? Thx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingMonkey Posted August 14, 2021 Report Share Posted August 14, 2021 I will shoot pics of the bare chute and in place under the filter, next time I'm in my hangar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Lee Posted August 14, 2021 Report Share Posted August 14, 2021 My oil drain channel is made from aluminum. Go to Ace Aviation or Home Depot and get at least a 10” long piece of thin aluminum. Once home get a soup can and bend the aluminum into a half round channel. Then on one end bend the edge up about 1/4” - 3/8” lip. This will fit up under the edge of the floater housing that will hold it in place while draining the oil. Then just take a pair of cutters or a saw and trim the lower section of your channel to fit down under the oil cooler hose. I’ve had mine since 2007. It is the perfect shape and never wears out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tip Posted August 14, 2021 Report Share Posted August 14, 2021 I use a 3” foil pie pan for the filter and the magnetic plug. Form it so that it fits under each spot and through it away when you are done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Big Flapper Posted August 16, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2021 On 8/14/2021 at 12:31 PM, Tom Baker said: Thanks for all the ideas, Here is my "funnel" it's made from a Burnett's Vodka Bottle. No need for a drain as the oil is collected in the neck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anticept Posted August 18, 2021 Report Share Posted August 18, 2021 A few sheets of paper is even enough.the oil will soak through eventually but you will long by then be done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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