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1. stupid oil change question (score: 1)
Author: jmc <jmc987@earthlink.net>
Date: Sat, 13 Feb 99 12:12:02 -0800
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
/html/mgs/1999-02/msg00635.html (7,464 bytes)

2. Re: stupid oil change question (score: 1)
Author: Barney Gaylord <barneymg@ntsource.com>
Date: Sat, 13 Feb 1999 15:18:24
before I screwed it to the block. .... I removed the plugs and spun the engine on the starter until there was oil pressure. .... took the car for a spin around the block. Afterward, when I pulled the
/html/mgs/1999-02/msg00638.html (7,565 bytes)

3. Re: stupid oil change question (score: 1)
Author: Art Pfenninger <ch155@freenet.buffalo.edu>
Date: Sat, 13 Feb 1999 17:06:23 -0500 (EST)
Are you sure they are bubbles of air and not water(antifreeze)? Put a amount of oil in a bottle cap and heat it until it smokes. If it starts to splatter then you've got a bad head gasket or worse. .
/html/mgs/1999-02/msg00642.html (7,979 bytes)

4. Re: stupid oil change question (score: 1)
Author: REwald9535@aol.com
Date: Sat, 13 Feb 1999 18:10:27 EST
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
/html/mgs/1999-02/msg00649.html (8,076 bytes)

5. Re: stupid oil change question (score: 1)
Author: Rick Brown <mgrick@ptd.net>
Date: Sat, 13 Feb 1999 20:55:04 -0500
Joseph I had never heard of filling a new filter before putting it on - running your finger dipped in oil around the gasket yes - but actually filling the filter? Does every one do this? Rick
/html/mgs/1999-02/msg00659.html (7,852 bytes)

6. Re: stupid oil change question (score: 1)
Author: Ross MacPherson <arm@bc.sympatico.ca>
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 1999 12:39:11 -0800 (PST)
Rick et al, Both my TC and the GT have hanging filters, the GT still has the old canister/ cartridge style. I prefill both types when installing. Don't ask me why, it's just the way I've always done
/html/mgs/1999-02/msg00719.html (7,299 bytes)


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