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Author:  cocojo [ Sun Dec 03, 2006 8:59 pm ]
Post subject:  Question on oil in filter
Do most of you who change your own oil put oil in your new filter prior to instalation or no oil. I hate the initial start up when changing oil. I just changed my oil and did not put oil in the new filter. Next time I will try it though.
Author:  CRDburnouts [ Sun Dec 03, 2006 9:12 pm ]
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I have never put any oil in the filter before startup, only around the rubber seal to keep it fresh. Why would a new oil filter make it run poorly? How much oil did you put in?
Author:  cocojo [ Sun Dec 03, 2006 9:18 pm ]
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It doesn't run poorly but it takes just a bit to get the pressure up. May cause slight wear and tear, maybe. Any suggestions on this?
Author:  DarbyWalters [ Sun Dec 03, 2006 9:18 pm ]
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Hard to "prime" the oil filter because of the angle the filter goes on the engine. Diesel Fuel Fliters need "priming" but the oil filter doesn't...just let it idle for 60 seconds...turn it off...give it five minutes...and recheck your oil level.
Author:  RFCRD [ Sun Dec 03, 2006 10:34 pm ]
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cocojo wrote:
It doesn't run poorly but it takes just a bit to get the pressure up. May cause slight wear and tear, maybe. Any suggestions on this?

Oil pressure picks-up quickly, shouldn't worry about priming an oil filter. However, I would recommend that you take a short drive before changing the oil to get any soot off of the bottom of the pan and thoroughly mixed in the oil. Then drop the oil & filter while it's still hot and let it drip for a long time. If you haven't changed the oil in a CRD, it can be a messy experience. Use a very big pan (2 footer) as it splatters all over. Also, the oil filter has a check-valve so you will get a messy rush when first loosened.
Author:  DZL_LOU [ Sun Dec 03, 2006 10:49 pm ]
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An "old school" practice that I still employ is filling the oil filter about 1/3 to 1/2 full and letting it sit for a while before screwing it on. It will soak into the fillament and when you screw it on it will not drip out.
Author:  cocojo [ Sun Dec 03, 2006 10:58 pm ]
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Filling it with some oil and letting it sit. That's a great idea at least it not dry. I will try that the next time. I just changed the oil, no problem at all. I did change it hot and it dripped for a while. Rotella 5-40 T blue bottle and napa gold filter 1516. How are the Napa gold filters compaired to the mopar? I noticed that the mopar had some type of insert in the middle of the filter. I want a good filter for the diesel any other suggestions.
Author:  RFCRD [ Sun Dec 03, 2006 11:05 pm ]
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cocojo wrote:
Filling it with some oil and letting it sit. That's a great idea at least it not dry. I will try that the next time. I just changed the oil, no problem at all. I did change it hot and it dripped for a while. Rotella 5-40 T blue bottle and napa gold filter 1516. How are the Napa gold filters compaired to the mopar? I noticed that the mopar had some type of insert in the middle of the filter. I want a good filter for the diesel any other suggestions.

NAPA Gold is a very good filter (made by WIX). The insert in the middle is the back-flow (check) valve.
Author:  cocojo [ Sun Dec 03, 2006 11:17 pm ]
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Why doesn't the napa filter have this check value? It seemed like the napa was a good quality filter. Will this filter go 6,000 mile without any problems?
Author:  Pablo [ Sun Dec 03, 2006 11:18 pm ]
Post subject:  Removing the filter, avoiding mess
When I take the filter off I take a punch and poke two holes in the filter. Both fairly deep. Then I let the oil drain out of them. (when tapping the second air hole, oil will spit out of the first-- so be prepared for that.) The punch should be driven pretty deep into the filter to get through the multiple layers. This is so all the oil in it drains out. This will allow all the oil to drain out and then you can unscrew the filter (wrapped in a plastic bag) with little to no mess. This and the fumoto have helped solve the mess issues.
Author:  Drewd [ Tue Dec 05, 2006 3:27 pm ]
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cocojo wrote:
Why doesn't the napa filter have this check value? It seemed like the napa was a good quality filter. Will this filter go 6,000 mile without any problems?



Wix is a good filter and 6k would be no problem. Shoot, 15k wouldn't be a problem either.
Author:  bbo [ Tue Dec 05, 2006 8:32 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Removing the filter, avoiding mess
Pablo wrote:
When I take the filter off I take a punch and poke two holes in the filter. Both fairly deep. Then I let the oil drain out of them. (when tapping the second air hole, oil will spit out of the first-- so be prepared for that.) The punch should be driven pretty deep into the filter to get through the multiple layers. This is so all the oil in it drains out. This will allow all the oil to drain out and then you can unscrew the filter (wrapped in a plastic bag) with little to no mess. This and the fumoto have helped solve the mess issues.


hey Pablo, thanks for the plastic bag trick ... never would have thought of something so simple .. I usually unscrew it ( getting oily) then put it in the bag .. makes more sence to unscrew it right into the bag ...
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