In a message dated 2/13/99 6:29:40 PM Central Standard Time,
brgmgb@napanet.net writes:
<< 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>>
So what we have here is another lister who can't read. There is NO mention
of whether the filter is a 'hanger' or 'inverted'; no mention of WHAT filter
is being used; if it has an ant-drain valve; and/or how to maintain the oil
(added) level in the filter after it is screwed on to a '67 MGB with maybe/
might be a correct motor.
That said, the basic idea that Don mentions is not without merit (IMHO, of
course!)
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. <
Me neither.
>Furthermore, I know of no car maker that recommends this procedure.<
NEVER heard of it.
>So as long as the bubbles are air, and you did not overfill the crankcase
you are good to go.<
Prob'ly ought to add: YMVY, IMO. IMHO, or CYA, Don.
>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
>>
Cheers...........
ED
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