Miata Mailing List: May 1996, Message #182
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   From: Tony Schreiber 
Subject: RE: New Owner tech questions
   Date: Fri, 3 May 1996 12:28:25 -0400

> An alternative to going in after the filter from the top is to go in 
> through the right wheel well. With the wheels cranked all the way left, you 
> can easily (sorta, depending on your size) reach up through the wheel well 
> and get at the filter, from underneath the car.

I'm pretty skinny so this may not apply to you, but it might give some
insight...

When I'm changing the oil: The car is on ramps. After I've let the oil
drain from the pan, I take the old filter off from underneath the car. I
have one of those wrenchs that fits on a 1/4" drive wrench. I usually
spill enough oil to fill up a couple of paper towels but not much.

Putting the new filter on, I drop it through the front of the car and
squeeze my other (left) arm under the intake manifold. Then I get my right
arm back under and manipulate the filter back on. Assuming my hands aren't
too oily, I can tighten it sufficiently with my hands.

I usually have a little bruise in the middle of my forearm, but the whole
procedure only takes a few minutes...



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