How do you get the filter through all the steering and suspension parts without them being extended? The first oil change I did on the car I turned the wheels to the left and got the filter off, but couldn't fit it through all the crap in there without lifting the tire off the ground. Let me know if you have another method as to make my life easier come next oil change. Thanks!

Still waiting on a word from K&N regarding the 2004 oil filter working for the Zetec Contours.


1997 Contour GL Sport ATX
Zetec/2.0 liter

K&N High Flow Air Filter
Mobil 1 SuperSyn 5W-30
Mobil 1 Oil Filter (M1-204)
Fram Sure Drain System
Ford Motorsport 9mm Racing Wires
Recontented Fog Lights, Rear Dome Light, Underhood Courtesy Light, Glove Compartment Light
Pirelli HPs
Kenwood in-dash CD player
Infinity 5752cf speakers
World Champion New England Patriots Fan for Life!

Wife's Car:
1998 Contour SE ATX
Duratec/2.5 liter

Mobil 1 SuperSyn 5W-30
Mobil 1 Oil Filter (M1-210)