Oil Filter Crusher

[Todd_96SRV]

I'm looking for a device that I can use to effectively squeeze as much of the old oil out of a used oil filter. Typically I drill a few holes in the case & let it drain by itself over a couple of days. I've seen a few pneumatic or hydraulic models for sale, they are way out of my league. Looking for something cheap & easy.

What do the rest of you do with an old oil filter?

Cheers!

Todd

 

[car_junkie_moron]

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Originally posted by Todd_96SRV:
What do the rest of you do with an old oil filter?

Cheers!

Todd

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I pour some heineken in it and use it as a cup. Filters the **** outta beer.

just kidding. I just throw 'em away.

 

[blupupher]

My grandpa made and aluminum can crusher out of some scrap metal that was strong enough to crush oil filters. I wonder what ever happened to that thing???

 

[punisher]

One of our techs had a really nice home workshop. He used a pair of air shocks and a home made metal frame to make a filter/can crusher. Push one button and filters were 3/4" high.

 

[GMGuy]

Doesn't Mississauga have a household hazerdous waste depot? Ours in London also accepts used oil filters where they deal with squeezing out the last drops.

Alex.

 

[pajim17057]

A sledge hammer would work!

 

[labman]

I doubt crushing the filter does much more than drilling a hole and letting it drain. The law may require oil change places to crush them. It also eliminates holding them while they drain and saves space. Once drained, I recycle them with my tin cans, or at least what is left after cutting them open.

 

[Oil stain]

I keep mine turned upside down for a few days then throw it out.

 

[LarryL]

Buy two pieces of pipe, so the filter and one of the pipes fits into the larger pipe. Screw a metal cap on both ends of the small pipe. Put a flange on the large pipe on the end to stand it up with. Put the filter in followed by the smaller pipe, followed by a big hammer. It will crush the filter and empty it, too.