[rescue] pointless rant -- difficult machines

[Chad Fernandez]

Kurt Mosiejczuk wrote:
> I nominate one:
> 
> n+1.  Chrysler LeBaron with the oil filter mounted nice and accessible on
>   the front, but at such an angle that removing it causes most of the oil
>   (that didn't drain out because of the angle) to pour down the front of
>   the engine, but not catchable, because all the manifolds make it go
>   EVERYWHERE.
> 
> Ugh.
> 
> --Kurt

My 99 full size Chevy is sorta like that, but I have to climb underneath 
to get to it.  Due to the angle, most of the oil in the filter dumps 
onto one of the frame rails during removal.  I've been wanting to go 
with a remote filter, but haven't yet.

Chad Fernandez
Michigan, USA