Filter mount

Abstract

A method and device for changing oil in a safe manner and on an internal combustion engine having an internal oil lubrication distribution passage system with an oil filter and oil reservoir including an apparatus and receptacle for evacuating fluid from the oil reservoir, a pump and receptacle with a fresh oil supply for introducing into the engine oil reservoir through the oil filter and internal oil lubrication system. An electronic module is on the vehicle for communicating pertinent information to the apparatus for changing oil and signals to facilitate the oil changing process in an easy and safe manner including a signal to indicate an engine running condition and a signal for the oil filter-in-place condition, so that the device can deactivate when the engine is running or the oil filter is disengaged or not properly engaged to the engine. The device further including an adapter projecting outwardly from engine block having a mounting face for the oil filter and a pair of quick connect nipples, the first nipple communicating passage to the inlet side of oil filter, the second nipple communicating passage to connection to the oil reservoir.

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