Oil Filter to prefill or not

[Kevin frazier]

Do you pre fill oil filter or install right out the box?

 

[Gregger]

Given that the filter goes in sideways, it can't really be prefilled completely. If it could be, I would prefill. I used to prefill the filter on my America and any vehicle with a vertically mounted filter, but with the Rocket 111, I just spin it on and idle the bike till she's good. (so long as it's only a few seconds)

 

[TURBO200R4]

Install out of the box but i usually run the motor first so everything is lubed up so no damage if it runs a few seconds before it pressurizeds.

 

[Kevin frazier]

Only for oil nerds

 

[Journeyman]

Only for oil nerds

"A certified lubrication specialist.." And all this time I thought I was too- applies to a different kind of engine, I guess.

I have no life. I watched the entire video, knowing what the outcome would be. But, there you go. I fill the filter most of the way and try to screw it on before a minor amount has a chance to run out into the pan. No big deal. I heard you should do it years ago and I've just done it ever since, not fully sure if it was based on science or some mystical mechanic voodoo.

 

[Fungames43232]

I've always dumped oil into the filter and used it to lube the ring. By the time I put the filter on, the oil has been absorbed by the filter and doesn't spill anywhere.

 

[Gerald]

Do you pre fill oil filter or install right out the box?

I always fill the filter, let it soak for a few minutes and refill, let it soak a few more minutes than install it.

 

[vindex1963]

I've never had an oil related failure in any vehicle I've owned and don't know anyone who has.
Whatever gives you peace of mind I'm all for it but sometimes I think we, overthink.

 

[stingray]

I've always dumped oil into the filter and used it to lube the ring. By the time I put the filter on, the oil has been absorbed by the filter and doesn't spill anywhere.

That's the way I've always done it. Even on the Subaru's that are upside down on top of the engine.

 

[jake shaw]

I always prefill. Never had too much of an oil spill installing the filter. I think the oil light goes out marginally quicker on start up.