Change Oil but not filter? - Page 2 - SV650.org

Sid Squid · 21-07-06, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Burt

IMHO if a filter cost apx 40% of what you pay for decent oil, change it every time there is nothing like goof lube for ensuring your lump, stys fit.

True, but then the filter only filters oil, it doesn't condition it in any way. Unless the filter is getting clogged and reducing oil flow a new one won't improve matters, it won't filter any better.
I don't change filter every time, to do so is a waste, however warm and fuzzy the feeling fitting a new filter might give you. I do empty the filter/filter housing though, that's usually a half a litre or so of old oil that will ever so slightly reduce the performance of the new oil.

Spiderman · 21-07-06, 04:18 PM

Just to give you a little confidence...i did mine recently and it was the first time ove ever change oil or filter on any motorbike.

Didnt use any tools, twisted filter off by hand, put down a load of old newspaper on my patio (just in case) and was suprised how easily it all worked out.

And not a drop of oil on my patio either.

jambo · 21-07-06, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sid Squid

I do empty the filter/filter housing though, that's usually a half a litre or so of old oil that will ever so slightly reduce the performance of the new oil.

Not an option if it's removed with a chisel or screwdriver however much gaffa tape you've got to hand

Sid Squid · 21-07-06, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jambo

Not an option if it's removed with a chisel or screwdriver however much gaffa tape you've got to hand

I was thinking more Blu-Tack or maybe Pritt-Stick.

21-07-06, 05:50 PM

total milage after you`ve done your trip is 5300KM`s service interval is 6000km`s
so no big deal if you do it after you return, (you could even get lost for 700km

) and still be OK

TEL · 21-07-06, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sid Squid

I was thinking more Blu-Tack or maybe Pritt-Stick.

.......love it !

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21-07-06, 05:50 PM	#15
xrphil Guest Posts: n/a	total milage after you`ve done your trip is 5300KM`s service interval is 6000km`s so no big deal if you do it after you return, (you could even get lost for 700km ) and still be OK