stainless steel oil filters

[derf]

Originally Posted by tommymac

when I install the screw on filters I always put a light film of oil around the gasket, even on the priller I put some on the cover for the filter.

Ok, school me on this, I have been doinbg that since I was shown how to do an oil change, but I thought it had more to do with not damaging the gasket rather than spinning it on and off

[askmrjesus]

Originally Posted by derf

Ok, school me on this, I have been doinbg that since I was shown how to do an oil change, but I thought it had more to do with not damaging the gasket rather than spinning it on and off

It helps with both, but the original idea, was to make a better seal.

JC

[Rangerscott]

Originally Posted by derf

Ok, school me on this, I have been doinbg that since I was shown how to do an oil change, but I thought it had more to do with not damaging the gasket rather than spinning it on and off

It is. I was talking about putting grease on the "THREADS," not the gasket.

[Amber Lamps]

Originally Posted by Rangerscott

It is. I was talking about putting grease on the "THREADS," not the gasket.

I always put oil on the threads.

Originally Posted by Rangerscott

Nah, big pliers. Would a dab of grease on the threads hurt?

PLIERS on my $100 aluminum oil filter? FUCK YOU!!!