Remote Oil Filter Questions

[HotRaud90]

I'm tired of gettin oil everywhere and havin to clean it up after an oil change. It's hard as H-E-double-hockey-sticks to get to and just a general PITA, as everyone is accustomed to. I'm thinkin about relocating the oil filter when I do my next oil change, which will also be when I change the oil filter adapter gasket. Seemed like a good time to do everything.

I've read a few old threads here and there about relocating the oil filter using a kit and the general consensus seems to be that the over the counter kits you can get from summit or wherever that use rubber style hosing and barb fittings w/ clamps tend to leak and just be of generally crappy quality.

So, my questions are: 1) Who has done this project and what results have you had over time?, and 2) What materials has everyone used/what do you recommend?

I'm on a budget, but I definitely don't wanna go cheap. As a reference, Canton products, while great quality, are a little out of my price range.

Here's what it seems like it's gonna need:

SS braided hoses w/ fittings
Some type of filter adapter for the original plate
A new remote oil filter mount

Anything else I'm missing? Thanks in advance.

[Mebot]

Why don't you just get an oil deflector?

Can't stop the signal

[Spectragod]

I have one, braided lines, blah blah blah, took it off, it's only semi convenient in my opinion.

[HotRaud90]

Why don't you just get an oil deflector?

Can't stop the signal

Considered it. There are two different kinds though, one seems to be for GM one for MM. Not sure if universal fit for both. Plus, I would have to go through the trouble of taking and putting on/off each time. Would still probably be some type of mess involved. Not to mention, it's not just about the mess. It also has to do with location of filter. Still a pain to get out past steering component assemblies. Depending on where I relocated to, might not even have to put car on ramps to do oil change. Who knows.

I have one, braided lines, blah blah blah, took it off, it's only semi convenient in my opinion.

Why so? Interested in all opinions on the matter.

[Zack]

A half of can of brake clean to clean up the oil is going to be cheaper up to 80 oil changes.
Don't waste your money.

[martyo]

A half of can of brake clean to clean up the oil is going to be cheaper up to 80 oil changes.
Don't waste your money.

You stole my post!

[Joe Walsh]

A half of can of brake clean to clean up the oil is going to be cheaper up to 80 oil changes.
Don't waste your money.

True....but the 'gummint' is working hard on outlawing any useful chemical that actually works!
BrakeClean is first on their list.

I want my carcinogens at full strength.

[justbob]

Considered it. There are two different kinds though, one seems to be for GM one for MM. Not sure if universal fit for both. Plus, I would have to go through the trouble of taking and putting on/off each time. Would still probably be some type of mess involved. Not to mention, it's not just about the mess. It also has to do with location of filter. Still a pain to get out past steering component assemblies. Depending on where I relocated to, might not even have to put car on ramps to do oil change. Who knows.







Why so? Interested in all opinions on the matter.

You install it and leave it alone. Mines been on for many years and every oil change is drip free.


Builder Of Badassery

[chief455]

my experience was a Summit deal, TransDapt maybe? A spin on with the rubber hoses to the relocated filter mount. Everything was dry, and pressure great, until 150 miles and my new engine had a rod knock.
the filter adaptor passages did not fully align and starved my motor of oil. NEVER AGAIN.
rebuilt the motor, no relocated filter - still running strong with next owner 10 years later.

[MOTOWN]

I have a Kit from MMR , but you can easily make your own , i like mines , and its very easy to get to , plus it takes the bigger FL-1A oil filter.

[clmrt]

I just crack the filter loose and let it make it's little mess, then deal with what happens 5 minutes later. Not a lot of oil left to spill after that.

[HotRaud90]

You install it and leave it alone. Mines been on for many years and every oil change is drip free.


Builder Of Badassery

I saw another member post about how his flew off somewhere along the way. I think it might've been RF Overlord. Went under to look for it and it was gone. Was concerned about that. What part number? As I mentioned, there appears to be two. I'm wondering if there are different mounting clips based on which model it is (whether it's for a Grand Marquis or a Marauder), and whatever steering assembly components they're supposed to attach to.

I have a Kit from MMR , but you can easily make your own , i like mines , and its very easy to get to , plus it takes the bigger FL-1A oil filter.

I liked the idea of it being vertical. No more spillage? But, as others have been saying, it is more expensive. MMR looks pretty pricey too...

[justbob]

Don't know the number as a member gave it to me. I do know it has two clips and it snaps in really tight. I can't see how it could ever come off?


Builder Of Badassery

[chief455]

I liked the idea of it being vertical. No more spillage? But, as others have been saying, it is more expensive. MMR looks pretty pricey too...

guys are posting positive results, some were negative.
I did like the ease of installing and upright filter position (mine was a dual filter mounted by the radiator for fresh air), but you should pay to get quality. Your engine is worth it.

[MOTOWN]

Heres a pic of my remote filter