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Old Jun 3, 2012 | 08:28 PM
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I just picked up the CBM oil adapter, piece looks great.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CBM-10820-LS...#ht_1950wt_954

My question is can I pull the old one off without oil going everywhere? I'm not sure where the cold level on the oil pan is...maybe I could jack the car up from the back if the level is too high?

Don't want to put another 5-6 quarts of amsoil in..just changed the oil...but also don't want to wait 5000 miles to put my new gauges in.

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drain the oil and pour it back in if your really cheap about it lol?
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drain the oil and pour it back in if your really cheap about it lol?
I'm cheap, not stupid.
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Then looks like only option is to jack it up..or buy some extra oil and be quick about swappin the parts.
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You may lose 1 maybe 2 quarts just swapping the oil filter adapter. Just get a few extra quarts, and some brake clean to clean up the mess.
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