How do you lube your oil filter gasket?
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Originally Posted by gfh77665
Originally Posted by Tman220
I just dip the new filter in my drain pan just enough to wet the o-ring. ..... Anyone making a big deal between new oil and old oil, just for lubing up the O-ring has too much time on their hands in my opinion.
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Originally Posted by Tman220
I just dip the new filter in my drain pan just enough to wet the o-ring. ..... Anyone making a big deal between new oil and old oil, just for lubing up the O-ring has too much time on their hands in my opinion.
THIS ^^^
Me too.
Originally Posted by Leo99
Originally Posted by gfh77665
Originally Posted by Tman220
I just dip the new filter in my drain pan just enough to wet the o-ring. ..... Anyone making a big deal between new oil and old oil, just for lubing up the O-ring has too much time on their hands in my opinion.
THIS ^^^
Me too.
Ditto
Originally Posted by gfh77665
Originally Posted by Tman220
I just dip the new filter in my drain pan just enough to wet the o-ring. ..... Anyone making a big deal between new oil and old oil, just for lubing up the O-ring has too much time on their hands in my opinion.
THIS ^^^
Me too.
Ditto
Old oil has never failed me in 20 years of doing it professionally.
I use the drain pans with a "tray" and a separate reservoir underneath.
Rubbing the filter around on the tray and then running my finger over the O-ring(both to spread around and knock off any gunk I might have picked up) has always served me well and my oils come off with only a light push on a wrench to break them loose then by hand the rest of the way.
Rubbing the filter around on the tray and then running my finger over the O-ring(both to spread around and knock off any gunk I might have picked up) has always served me well and my oils come off with only a light push on a wrench to break them loose then by hand the rest of the way.
It doesn't matter how, as long as the gasket gets some oil on it.
Axle grease works best, wont wash off that easily
2 pages of replies in just 2 hours to a question that if I posted would have been called the silliest post of the month. I mean, do you actually think a drop of oil on the gasket, new or used, will in any way make a difference in the life of your engine? Maybe let it drain an additional 5 seconds to get out one more drop of oil to compensate.
Originally Posted by Kira
I carefully extract the sealing gasket and send it to a company in Pennsylvania which "treats" it to a coating which not only helps effect a great seal (never had a leak) but lets the gasket break free when OC time comes.
They say it's better than plain oil.
The price is $11.95. They provide leak proof mailers and pay postage both ways. The returned gasket comes in a sealed, crinkly plastic envelope so you can have 'em ready ahead of time.
How do I get my shiftless son in law in on this money maker? Much better than his present job as a traveling carburetor nild rotation tool salesman.
I carefully extract the sealing gasket and send it to a company in Pennsylvania which "treats" it to a coating which not only helps effect a great seal (never had a leak) but lets the gasket break free when OC time comes.
They say it's better than plain oil.
The price is $11.95. They provide leak proof mailers and pay postage both ways. The returned gasket comes in a sealed, crinkly plastic envelope so you can have 'em ready ahead of time.
How do I get my shiftless son in law in on this money maker? Much better than his present job as a traveling carburetor nild rotation tool salesman.
Originally Posted by atikovi
2 pages of replies in just 2 hours to a question that if I posted would have been called the silliest post of the month. I mean, do you actually think a drop of oil on the gasket, new or used, will in any way make a difference in the life of your engine? Maybe let it drain an additional 5 seconds to get out one more drop of oil to compensate.
This is another installment of bored ZZMan question series.
2 pages of replies in just 2 hours to a question that if I posted would have been called the silliest post of the month. I mean, do you actually think a drop of oil on the gasket, new or used, will in any way make a difference in the life of your engine? Maybe let it drain an additional 5 seconds to get out one more drop of oil to compensate.
This is another installment of bored ZZMan question series.
Don't have to. Denso oil filters come with a prelube O-ring seal protected by plastic covering. And it has a torque-stop feature too. Turn it down until it stops.
I dunk my finger ( wearing gloves ) into the drain pan and apply used oil to the new filter, never had a problem or noticed any difference in using fresh or used oil...
Originally Posted by Alfred_B
Originally Posted by atikovi
2 pages of replies in just 2 hours to a question that if I posted would have been called the silliest post of the month. I mean, do you actually think a drop of oil on the gasket, new or used, will in any way make a difference in the life of your engine? Maybe let it drain an additional 5 seconds to get out one more drop of oil to compensate.
This is another installment of bored ZZMan question series.
I was waiting for the post, Should I use a socket or a wrench to remove my drain plug? That'll run a few pages.
Originally Posted by atikovi
2 pages of replies in just 2 hours to a question that if I posted would have been called the silliest post of the month. I mean, do you actually think a drop of oil on the gasket, new or used, will in any way make a difference in the life of your engine? Maybe let it drain an additional 5 seconds to get out one more drop of oil to compensate.
This is another installment of bored ZZMan question series.
I was waiting for the post, Should I use a socket or a wrench to remove my drain plug? That'll run a few pages.
Originally Posted by atikovi
Originally Posted by Alfred_B
Originally Posted by atikovi
2 pages of replies in just 2 hours to a question that if I posted would have been called the silliest post of the month. I mean, do you actually think a drop of oil on the gasket, new or used, will in any way make a difference in the life of your engine? Maybe let it drain an additional 5 seconds to get out one more drop of oil to compensate.
This is another installment of bored ZZMan question series.
I was waiting for the post, Should I use a socket or a wrench to remove my drain plug? That'll run a few pages.
Don't give ZZMan any ideas...
Originally Posted by Alfred_B
Originally Posted by atikovi
2 pages of replies in just 2 hours to a question that if I posted would have been called the silliest post of the month. I mean, do you actually think a drop of oil on the gasket, new or used, will in any way make a difference in the life of your engine? Maybe let it drain an additional 5 seconds to get out one more drop of oil to compensate.
This is another installment of bored ZZMan question series.
I was waiting for the post, Should I use a socket or a wrench to remove my drain plug? That'll run a few pages.
Don't give ZZMan any ideas...
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