Changing oil but not filter?
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Hi, I have a trackday coming up soon and my oil level was not at max so I checked it with the dipstick and the oil is blackish. I was thinking rather than top it up I should change it. I last did the oil and filter about 4k miles ago. Do I need to change the filter aswel? It's a bh to get at behind the inlet manifold and last time I changed it it dumped a load of oil onto the engine before I could turn it right way up!
As I'm sure you know, it's always best to change the filter too, but I wouldn't be too worried about not changing it if your oil intervals are 4k. Of course it's going to remove some of the benefit of the oil change.
For track days I'd change it personally, but I wouldn't lose sleep or expect the engine to explode by opting for the easier outcome.
And for what it's worth, Engine oil is meant to go black, well, dark at least. It means it's doing it's job properly. Be more worried if it comes out as clean as it went in after 4k miles.
For track days I'd change it personally, but I wouldn't lose sleep or expect the engine to explode by opting for the easier outcome.
And for what it's worth, Engine oil is meant to go black, well, dark at least. It means it's doing it's job properly. Be more worried if it comes out as clean as it went in after 4k miles.
hifihigh said:
Cheers I put a dab of oil on the edge of the filter. Also managed to wrangle the chain wrench back onto the filter to put an extra 1/4 of a turn on just in case. All set for the track now!
Personally hand tight is always enough,and using that chain wrench can weaken/cut the canister so be careful,worth checking that oneThat Daddy said:
Personally hand tight is always enough,and using that chain wrench can weaken/cut the canister so be careful,worth checking that one
ridds said:
Yep hand tight.
Spin on until the seal touches then 3/4 of a turn from there. Put another 1.8 of a turn after that if you're not happy.
Never use a wrench or strap and always put oil on the seal. You'll neer get it off again especially if it's hard to get to. laugh
Spin on until the seal touches then 3/4 of a turn from there. Put another 1.8 of a turn after that if you're not happy.
Never use a wrench or strap and always put oil on the seal. You'll neer get it off again especially if it's hard to get to. laugh
Oh well at least I can be pretty sure the filter is not gonna fall off before I have to change it again!
ridds said:
Yep hand tight.
Spin on until the seal touches then 3/4 of a turn from there. Put another 1.8 of a turn after that if you're not happy.
Never use a wrench or strap and always put oil on the seal. You'll neer get it off again especially if it's hard to get to.
Seal touch plus 3/4 turn is plenty. I would also avoid using a chain wrench or strap. Not changing the filter when you change oil is a very false economy.Spin on until the seal touches then 3/4 of a turn from there. Put another 1.8 of a turn after that if you're not happy.
Never use a wrench or strap and always put oil on the seal. You'll neer get it off again especially if it's hard to get to.
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