Changing the Oil

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Re: Changing the Oil

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I got away from the OEM filters years ago, but I don't think there's a "direction" for them inside the filter cover. it IS pretty imperative to make sure the spring (5 on the diagram) and the spring washer (4) are still in there. usually the washer was lost somewhere/somehow through the years.
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Re: Changing the Oil

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These are a simple filter with no check valve. It should not matter which direction it goes in.
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i know what you mean by putting the filter in the wrong way, once bought a bike with stuffed motor and oil filter spring was on the wrong side of the filter!!!
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Re: Changing the Oil

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I was following along with the steps but where they have listed as a 17mm bolt for the oil filter mine is a 12mm. I'm wondering if this is a different setup from others because I used a lot of force to try and remove it but it isn't bulging. It isn't reverse thread is it? The 12mm fits snug
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Re: Changing the Oil

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Some covers have the 12mm bolt, and some have the 17mm bolt. If you have the 12mm, try and upgrade to the 17mm. Also put a little oil on the large O ring when you install the cover, and don't over tighten it.
Will make it easier next time
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im on my 4th read of this write up and im curious if that Rotella Oil is for Diesel engines... 'cos i bought a gallon... and tis for Diesel. I remember reading something about Diesel in the same thread I took the recommendation from, seeking a final confirmation before pumping it into the 'wing
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bonestock3 wrote:im on my 4th read of this write up and im curious if that Rotella Oil is for Diesel engines... 'cos i bought a gallon... and tis for Diesel. I remember reading something about Diesel in the same thread I took the recommendation from, seeking a final confirmation before pumping it into the 'wing
neverming, re-read it on Randakks blog; green light for the Diesel oil
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