2016 CTD 6.7 oil change questions

Ron3rd wrote:
Getting ready to do the first oil change on the new CTD. I've watched all the youtube videos regarding the PITA oil filter removal and spillage avoidance. Just wanted to get some feedback on how others are getting the filter out of the very small window provided in the fender well. Some use the Gino's cap off tool to seal the filter at the top, but that looks like a hassle. Others drop the filter into a zip lock bag or trash bag. What are you folks doing. . . TIA

Lotta debate on wheel well vs. the come-in from the top method. For those who choose the wheel well method, the level of difficulty will be dependent on how close together the transmission lines are on your truck. On my truck, it's a tight fit, but doable. A couple of months ago I helped a friend of friend try to go through the wheel well. His transmission lines were about 1/4" - 3/8" closer together than my truck. Short of bending the transmission lines apart slightly, it was impossible to get the filter through. He gave up and went through the top.