Joseph,
I Personally don't know any professional automotive technicians that pre fill
oil filters. Furthermore, I know of no car maker that recommends this
procedure.
So as long as the bubbles are air, and you did not overfill the crankcase you
are good to go.
Rick Ewald
67 MGB
In a message dated 2/13/99 12:13:52 PM Pacific Standard Time,
jmc987@earthlink.net writes:
> This morning, while changing the oil, I forgot to fill the new (spin on)
> filter before I screwed it to the block. I didn't realize my error until
> after I filled the crankcase. So, as usual, I removed the plugs and spun
> the engine on the starter until there was oil pressure. I replaced the
> plugs, started the engine and took the car for a spin around the block.
> Afterward, when I pulled the dip stick to check the oil level, I saw all
> sorts of tiny bubbles (almost like a foam) in the oil on the stick. I
> guess that's what happened to the air that was trapped inside the filter.
> This isn't a problem, is it? I assume that over time all the air will
> find its way out. Am I correct? See I said it was a stupid question.
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Joseph
> 67 B Roadster
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