It makes perfect sense to fill the canister with oil when changing oil. You
gain a few seconds of oil pressure that you would not otherwise have. It's
similar to the principal of a pre-oiler. It helps to save your engine from
unnecessary wear.
Don Scott
At 06:10 PM 2/13/99 EST, you wrote:
>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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