IIRC, doesn't that ancient Spitfire engine got a sideways spin-on as well?
I wonder if there's a remote oil filter kit available yet for the Renegade.
Spitfire oil filter sticks out and up and a 45 degree angle--pretty much as bad as it gets. But it's right there, easy to access, easy to get a rag under it, and it's on the opposite side of the block from the exhaust and intake manifolds. So, no real complaints--hey, it's British
I'm in the process of sourcing a filter relocation kit for my wife's SX/4. Such a great car, but changing the oil takes far longer than it should because of the filter access.
Kevin, I had a Dodge diesel truck for years. Industrial engine designed with maintenance in mind; the filter was mounted high on the side of the engine, and positioned vertically so that you could spin it off without spilling any oil. And you only had to spin the plug partway out to drain the oil--no reason to remove it completely. Really, I'd love to see passenger cars built like that.