well, the darn thing is out

[pelago]

a question, changing oil
seems as if the oil filter canister is reluctant to drain out?? when engine oil hot is should drain shouldn't it??

[LarrBeard]

a question, changing oil
seems as if the oil filter canister is reluctant to drain out?? when engine oil hot is should drain shouldn't it??

The actual element doesn't retain as much oil as it seems like it should a lot of the time. When you shut the engine off, most of the oil in the filter element drains back down into the engine - but there is generally enough to make a mess if you don't move smartly getting it out of the canister.

In my cannister, there is a puddle left in the bottom around the brass fitting where it all just doesn't make it down the drain. I take a paper towel and slop it up.

If there is more than a couple of tablespoons, check the line going down to the timing gear cover for a restriction.