Posted for Tom Hall <tkhall@highland.net>:

I'm not sure what you said here, but I agree that Oil filters love to retain oil. I always stab a hole in the filter and let it drain for several hours while oil is draining. This usually eliminates any significant residual and accompanying spillage. I will say that cutting your nuts off doesn't sound too pleasing and might lead to more than a dry start.

I am pasting the description to which I was referring. It is from Sac Sky Ranch web site.

CH48109-1 OIL FILTER LONG
Suggested List Price: $28.22 Quantity in stock: 289 as of 03/31/04 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Product Information: Long filter without stud. Can substitute with ch48108 use dc-4 on filter gasket to prevent filter sticking thread size is 3/4-16 torque to 18-20 ft. Lbs or turn filter one full turn after gasket contact INCORPORATES AN ANTI-DRAIN BACK VALVE TO PREVENT DRY STARTS Tom

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