Patent ID: 6651777
Filing Date: 2003-11-25
Classification: F01M,F02B

Abstract:
An apparatus that enhances the efficacy of an engine oil change, comprising:an oil filter adapter; said oil filter adapter having a disk shape and a central aperture; said oil filter adapter having a first side adapted to sealingly engage an underside of an oil filter housing; said oil filter adapter having a second side adapted to abuttingly engage an oil filter; said central aperture of said oil filter adapter being adapted to slidingly receive an externally threaded screw that extends from said underside of said oil filter housing; a screw extender having an internally threaded part adapted to screw threadedly engage said externally threaded screw; said screw extender also having an externally threaded part adapted to screw threadedly engage said oil filter; said oil filter adapter having a plurality of throughbores formed therein, said throughbores being in fluid communication with an interior of said oil filter; control valve means for introducing compressed air into said oil filter adapter, said control valve means adapted to be in fluid communication with a source of compressed air; whereby compressed air is introduced into said oil filter housing and into said oil pan when said control valve means is open.