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Hi guys,

Probably a slightly daft question but I'm new to this game. Changing oil filters - I've read in some cases you want to fill your new oil filter with fresh oil - is this the case with the disposable filters used on red engines (mines a 173 torana engine)?

Cheers,
James

JimmyJazz wrote:Hi guys,

Probably a slightly daft question but I'm new to this game. Changing oil filters - I've read in some cases you want to fill your new oil filter with fresh oil - is this the case with the disposable filters used on red engines (mines a 173 torana engine)?

Cheers,
James

Its good practice to always fill a new filter with oil prior to fitment but since the red's filter is horizontal you either only 1/4 - 1/2 fill it or expecto make a mess and lose a bit of oil in the process.

Yep, it will make a mess.You can minimise the amount of oil dropped on the floor if you can screw the filter on quickly.

If you have a running car then you really won't need to fill the oil filter up with oil as it will have enough oil in the pump to self prime.Should only take about 5 seconds or so after start up to pump up pressure with a new dry filter.

cheers guys. all done and well. tell you what though, whoever installed the last filter screwed it on bloody tight

alot of people forget to put a film of oil on the new seal which can make them a big pain in the butt to remove.