'03 protege.... where's my oil filter???

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March-28th-2006, 06:59 PM

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zillah

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thanks for the tips....

btw, i'm gonna start using the 6 cyl oil filters. many say that it's better to do this, as it has a larger filtering capacity.

April-5th-2006, 02:04 AM

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Not only does a larger filter give you more filter capacity, it also gives you a bit more oil capacity, I always believe more oil is longer lasting and safer as long as it stays within the min/max lines on the dipstick.

April-6th-2006, 06:29 PM

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zillah

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that makes sense.

April-14th-2006, 04:04 PM

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The extra length also makes it easier to change.

April-14th-2006, 06:17 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by chiefmg

It is correct to lubricate the O-ring with some oil, it will keep it from sticking to the housing when you take it off and allow it to stay pliable so it can seal. For proper sealing of an O-ring it needs to be compressed (hence tightening the filter more than one turn once the O-ring contacts). If it's worked for you then great, everyone's hand meter is different so you might be putting it on enough. I'm an (****) engineer so I do it by the instructions.

I have a friend that used to say you should use the used motor oil to lube the gasket. It sort of reminded me of the christmas yule log thing, where you save a bit of the old log to start the fire on the next christmas, to keep the same fire going.
Automotive voodoo, I guess. I personally lube with fresh motor oil, but I make a sign of the cross with a mixture of chicken blood and assembly lube on the filter at every oil change.