oil filter

[cowboy2]

I have two questions

1) what is the best way to get the oil out of the filter canister

2) Do i put new oil in the canister before adding to the engine..

Thanks for any help
cowboy2

[RonD2]

Hi Cowboy,
Using the drain plug at the bottom of the cannister is nothing but asking for a mess. I avoid it.

After I lift the old filter out of the cannister (messy enough), I use a hand siphon pump (available at most auto parts stores for less than $10) to remove the rest of the oil from the cannister. Then wipe any crud out of the bottom with lint-free rag. You could also do it with a small cup or turkey baster.

Then I inspect the pin-hole in the upright tube to make sure it's clear. I then put about a pint of fresh oil in the cannister and slowly insert the new filter. You have to experiment with how much oil to put in because too much and inserting the new filter will cause overflow and another mess. As the new filter submerges it'll soak up oil. I only do this to help get the oil flow on start-up back to normal faster. Not sure it's really necessary but makes me feel good anyway. You could skip this and just put 4-5 quarts into the crankcase and the cannister will fill up fast after you start the motor anyway. Run it up to operating temp while checking for good oil pressure and leaks, shut it down, then check/fill to full on the dipstick.

Use a new (and properly oiled) gasket on the lid and a new copper washer on the bolt. Not tight enough and you'll have a good leak and another mess.

That's what I do anyway. Good luck!
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Ron D.
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[cowboy2]

Thanks Ron D

That helps me a lot.

Cowboy2