Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't the filter on this car accessed from above? I know the filter on my 86 is. Cracking open the top cover allows the oil to drain back into the block which doesn't make a mess.

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Mike Tangas
'73 280SEL 4.5 (9/72)- RIP
Only 8,173 units built from 5/71 thru 11/72

'02 CLK320 Cabriolet - wifey's mid-life crisis

2012 VW Jetta Sportwagon TDI...at least its a diesel

Non illegitemae carborundum.