Oil filter change
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From: Aiken SC
Oil filter change
Hi guys........Need a little input here from all you geniuses. I have the stock delco oil filter on. Had to have the oil changed a week or so ago & didn't have time to do it myself so had the dealer do it. The other day noticed a drop on the garage floor. Checked, and it appears to have a minor leak at the oil filter. So I think the gasket maybe twisted or they left the old one on also. Anyway, I want to change the filter back to Amsoil (since I'm a amsoil distributor anyway) & want to know how much oil I would lose just taking the filter off. Have plenty to re-top it but want to have a big enough pan in case I lose a lot. Anybody know?
Thanks,
Gregg
Thanks,
Gregg
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From: Aiken SC
Yea, I agree. but like me, you're using common sense, LOL. It seems to be on tight. I normally put oil on the gasket before installing , don't if this wasn't done so the gasket will be dry and twist (don't know if that's the right term) slightly and cause a slow leak. I don't know if that happened or not. Thought I would just cahnge the filter anyway to be sure. Curious as to how much oil I would lose. Also, seems to be a little overfill on the dipstick. Changing the filter would remedy that also.
Thanks,
Gregg
Thanks,
Gregg
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Sometimes when a old filter is removed, the rubber gasket can stick to the machined surface. This could be due to somebody not applying a small amount of oil before installing it. When the new filter goes on and nobody looked to see if there was an old gasket there, the two gaskets will not really seal that tight and a leak can easily develop.
Always check the mounting surface and apply some clean oil to the new gasket and tighten properly. It's always a good idea to pre-fill the new filter with oil before installing. The PF46 should take about a half-quart to fill it. You don't have to fill it to the top of the threaded opening; maybe a 1/2" from the hole will be fine.
Always check the mounting surface and apply some clean oil to the new gasket and tighten properly. It's always a good idea to pre-fill the new filter with oil before installing. The PF46 should take about a half-quart to fill it. You don't have to fill it to the top of the threaded opening; maybe a 1/2" from the hole will be fine.
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From: Aiken SC
Sometimes when a old filter is removed, the rubber gasket can stick to the machined surface. This could be due to somebody not applying a small amount of oil before installing it. When the new filter goes on and nobody looked to see if there was an old gasket there, the two gaskets will not really seal that tight and a leak can easily develop.
Always check the mounting surface and apply some clean oil to the new gasket and tighten properly. It's always a good idea to pre-fill the new filter with oil before installing. The PF46 should take about a half-quart to fill it. You don't have to fill it to the top of the threaded opening; maybe a 1/2" from the hole will be fine.
Always check the mounting surface and apply some clean oil to the new gasket and tighten properly. It's always a good idea to pre-fill the new filter with oil before installing. The PF46 should take about a half-quart to fill it. You don't have to fill it to the top of the threaded opening; maybe a 1/2" from the hole will be fine.
Again Thanks for the info,
Gregg
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I don't think you would lose any more oil than what the filter has in it.
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if you take off the filter you will lose some oil..not much...refill the oil filter as you would normaly and reinstall...start the car..run it for a few moments..then shut off check oil level..and add as needed!
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a mechanic of 40 years showed me to do this.
once i used oil and it leaked.
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never heard of that ...but learn something new everyday been changing my own oil on several cars for over 15 years..and always just wet my finger with some oil and trace around the o-ring..never had one leak...what kind of grease are you using..i am curious now
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Is everyone else **** fill the oil filter and make a mess
I've been changing oil and filters for over 50 years and NEVER I repeat NEVER filled the oil filter when installing it. The filter will fill up INSTANTLY with oil when you start the engine. Are you all NUTS?!
Also I have used my finger to use some new or even used oil on the gasket. The car doesn't know or care that you didnt use pristine oil on the gasket. Its a mating surface not a sump. Stop being OCD. Remove the filter, make sure the gasket came off, use a rag to wipe the mounting surface, put a few drops on the gasket of the new filter, spin it on and see when it contacts the base bracket, turn it from 3/4 to 1 full turn just after it makes contact, while still up on jackstands or ramps start the engine and make sure there are no leaks, then go have a beer and lower the car or back it off the ramps.
Also I have used my finger to use some new or even used oil on the gasket. The car doesn't know or care that you didnt use pristine oil on the gasket. Its a mating surface not a sump. Stop being OCD. Remove the filter, make sure the gasket came off, use a rag to wipe the mounting surface, put a few drops on the gasket of the new filter, spin it on and see when it contacts the base bracket, turn it from 3/4 to 1 full turn just after it makes contact, while still up on jackstands or ramps start the engine and make sure there are no leaks, then go have a beer and lower the car or back it off the ramps.
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From: Aiken SC
I've been changing oil and filters for over 50 years and NEVER I repeat NEVER filled the oil filter when installing it. The filter will fill up INSTANTLY with oil when you start the engine. Are you all NUTS?!
Also I have used my finger to use some new or even used oil on the gasket. The car doesn't know or care that you didnt use pristine oil on the gasket. Its a mating surface not a sump. Stop being OCD. Remove the filter, make sure the gasket came off, use a rag to wipe the mounting surface, put a few drops on the gasket of the new filter, spin it on and see when it contacts the base bracket, turn it from 3/4 to 1 full turn just after it makes contact, while still up on jackstands or ramps start the engine and make sure there are no leaks, then go have a beer and lower the car or back it off the ramps.
Also I have used my finger to use some new or even used oil on the gasket. The car doesn't know or care that you didnt use pristine oil on the gasket. Its a mating surface not a sump. Stop being OCD. Remove the filter, make sure the gasket came off, use a rag to wipe the mounting surface, put a few drops on the gasket of the new filter, spin it on and see when it contacts the base bracket, turn it from 3/4 to 1 full turn just after it makes contact, while still up on jackstands or ramps start the engine and make sure there are no leaks, then go have a beer and lower the car or back it off the ramps.
Anyway, enough of that.
Just wanted to thank all you guys (& girls) for the expert advice. I think most of you have been on the same page & I really appreciate the advice. This is what makes this a great forum, not just a good forum.
Thanks to all,
Gregg
