Thread: Prefill Oil filters?

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I always fill the filter on a oil change.

If the filter goes in staight up there's no problem filling it, like on my wifes new Caliber. But if it goes in say at an angle , you can put some oil in but I wouldn't fill it.

My F350 - just about horizontal, the Escape needs to be screwed around some other parts and is just about horizontal as well. The '31 is horizontal and it needs to be threaded past the steering, fuel line and a header. No I don't/can't pre lube the filters

I have never pre-filled filters on drivers. On the '33's new engine we pre-filled before priming the system, but that filter only holds about 1/2 quart or less so fill time would be pretty quick.

Originally Posted by sunsetdart

If the filter goes in staight up there's no problem filling it, like on my wifes new Caliber. But if it goes in say at an angle , you can put some oil in but I wouldn't fill it.

Same here. I always prefill them, only because that is what I was always taught and what I heard. It just seems to make sense that there is less wait time for the filter to fill and start lubing the rest of the motor.

Don