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Old 08-09-2008, 01:03 PM   #1
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Replacing Oil Filter on Buick Enclave?

My wife bought an Enclave and I am looking to change the oil and filter. The filter is in the front and if you remove it oil will get all over the frame and other pieces. Is there a trick to removing the filter without leaking oil everywhere. I can't get a funnel in there either. Thought I would ask here. Thanks.
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Old 08-10-2008, 09:58 PM   #2
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Re: Replacing Oil Filter on Buick Enclave?

Wash it off with brake cleaner afterward, or use kitchen paper when spinning it off to catch the oil.

Do this numerous times a day, still trying to find a better method..
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Old 08-12-2008, 01:06 PM   #3
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Re: Replacing Oil Filter on Buick Enclave?

Go out and get a takeout pizza for dinner. When you're done, cut the top off the box and use it as a shield so the oil runs down the box and into the catch pan.

Carefully slide the box top out when you're done and you should have a minimal mess to clean up.

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Old 08-12-2008, 04:49 PM   #4
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Re: Replacing Oil Filter on Buick Enclave?

I like that idea. Especially the ordering pizza bit..
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