got under the truck last night and I am going to get some oil and a filter for the oil change tonight. When under the truck I saw that the oil filter sits straight down. know from anybody that has done it before, shold I expect a nice little water fall of oil when I unscrew that thing? If so I will have two pans laid out.

thanks in advance.

 

Yeah you get some spillage, maybe a half cup at most.

 

after you break the initial seal grab a walmart bag wrap it around the filter then unscrew with your hand. Plus you have that gutter over the tie rod, I've even changed the filter on a full tank of oil and didnt have much spill.
What oil? Buy amsoil next time.

 

yup you'll get some.. i just leave the oil pan there until it stops dripping before i take the plug out.

 

That's a great idea! I will have to remember that for next time.

 

Yeah good idea for the oil change.

and I just may try it tonight @ the bar, it will save me some trips

 

yeah that is a good idea...and amsoil is the best!!

 

no problem, you may also want to put a rag towards the end of that drip catcher that goes over the tie rod just incase a lil spills out, but i havent had that problem.

 

That drip catcher is in a bad place.