[sweaty]

When I get oil changes, oil drips from the filter area onto the starter motor. On one of my old cars, I had gotten a cover for the starter to prevent it from going bad. Yes, I know the motors are supposed to be sealed and won't get a problem from the oil, but I don't believe it.

Does anyone know where I can get starter covers for my 2000 Ford Taurus and 2001 Nissan Sentra SE?

 

[47_47]

The main reasons for starter failures is a weak battery and excessive heat. Putting a cover on the starter will trap in the heat.

 

[COBRA90GT]

^ What 47_47 said above is true. Try folding up some foil to help "guide" the oil dripping down from the oil filter housing into a drain funnel/pan. Or you may even be able to find an appropriate sized funnel (with tube/hose) that can sit above the starter and catch any excess oil draining from the oil filter area.

 

[merle]

Why is oil dripping down from the oil filter? I would change where I was getting my oil changes done.

 

[Yoyizit]

, but I don't believe it.

Well, you should. Sealed motor or not, oil is an elec. insulator.

I'd be more concerned about oil dripping on the exhaust manifold and catching fire.

 

[jerryh3]

Are you looking for something like this:

This was made for 2002-2004 Honda CR-Vs. It has a magnet that attaches to the oil pan.

 

[ews]

That happens all the time. These car makers put the filters in some of the worst spots. Just wipe the oil off the starter. You can also try putting a largest plastic sandwitch bag over the oil filter when you crack it so that all the oil drains into the bag instead of going ALL over the place.