How to change a fuel filter on a 60X engine without making a mess

[ROLLGUY]

I place a ziplock bag around the filter before removing it, and all the spilled fuel is contained inside the bag.

[Junkyarddawg]

Great idea, I've changed hundred of those and never thought to do that. Usually did an engine wash with the service.

[Jeremy5848]

Clever.

[mannys9130]

I'll try this next time. I usually park uphill, and use Walmart bag around the belt to prevent diesel from contaminating it. Then I degrease the area.

This is much easier though.

[ROLLGUY]

It is also best to use a new bag when putting on the new filter.

[dieselbenz1]

I just remove the top bolt suck out at least half and remove. To install I install dry then wedge a door stopper under the filter line up the bolt but I put a funnel into the bolt hole and fill the filter. I rarely spill anything a rag won't catch.