Originally Posted by
Joe_Black
Pouring oil in the filter prior to installation is unnecessary and messy, especially for side-mount filters like ours. Modern vehicles have the ability to pressurize the oil circuit quickly and with a good deal of volume, so your new filter will be flowing quick. Plus a fair amount of oil will flow into the filter from gravity alone once you refill the engine.
I'm glad this subject came up; because, just last week I had my local mechanic fix an oil leak on my Monte Carlo Z-34 (3.4L is a royal PITA to work on!). Since it also needed an oil/filter change, I watched him do the above mentioned ritual and wondered to myself about how worthwhile it would be to start doing this when servicing the VX myself?
As for changing oil myself...I've always thought it was important to wipe-off the dirty, old oil with a clean shop towel BEFORE screwing on the "new" filter which has "new" oil spread over the O-ring (seal) on the filter.
****Also, personally I've had good luck with both Mobil 1 oil filters from Autozone and Purolator PureOne oil Filters from Advance Auto. Since neither store carriers both brands, I just get whichever is convienent.
Some interesting reading below:
http://motorcycleinfo.calsci.com/Fil...tml#OilFilters
Last edited by Jolly Roger VX'er : 08/23/2006 at 05:01 PM
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