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Originally Posted by masraum View Post
Interesting. I can see how the canister type wouldn't be messy, but as long as the filter is mounted with the opening at the top and doesn't require snaking down through the engine compartment, I wouldn't think either style would be messy.
The oil drains back down out of the canister. I remove the old filter, and put a paper towel under it right away. No mess at all on the Macan.

[The lid has a large nut shaped top to it. Like a 30 mm, but I have a socket that fits it and makes it very easy to remove.
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