[robj80]

I never tried this way. Maybe you can take some pics for us. You don't have to remove anything when going underneath. There is a splash guard but it's not really in the way. Read my howto on the oil change and you can see there is enough room to get the filter in and out. You will want to put a shop rag on the guard because some oil might drip onto it.

 

[robj80]

I don't think it's different or too different. I can't confirm thought at this time. I can't get to my filter because of the splash guard if I'm laying in front of the car and reaching in. I need to actually position my body mostly under the car in order to reach it.

Maybe we can get some pics of the MR18DE filter and splash guard from a member to compare.

 

[robj80]

Thats the same as the 1.6. I usually don't use the cap or filter wrench either. A clean rubber glove always works for me. I can do it without but if i get any oil on my hand for get about it. I just slip while trying to unscrew the filter.

 

[robj80]

Unscrew it almost all the way but not all the way. The oil should run down the engine and not even touch the guard.

 

[robj80]

Here is the photo I tried to post. Simply press the tab (indicated by the arrow)toward the engine and lift up on the reservoir. Don't try this with a hot engine cause you could get scalded.

Only problem I see here is changing your oil on a cold engine. I always bring mine up to operating temp before and oil change. The oil flows much better when warmed up.

Thanks Rob, will do.

No problem. It does get all over the oil pan this way but it's much easier to clean off then it pooling on the splash guard. It really isn't that much of a mess.