Originally Posted By: Clevy
Originally Posted By: sayjac
Originally Posted By: Jim Allen
While I've removed and replaced filters, in one instance four times, it's risky. The tiny fraction of oil left in the filter really isn't an issue weighty enough to risk the entire engine over. If you are going to run a filter two OCIs, IMO, safest to leave the filter in place.
That about covers it. That said, I too admit to removing a BD+ 3323 when I ran it two ocis in a 3.0L Accord. With it's thread end up orientation a decent amount of oil drains from the engine when the filter is removed, it seems to be much more than what is left in the filter itself. Worked out fine. But, a compromised sealing gasket is the biggest risk with removal and reinstall imo.
Best practice if you're going to do a two oci fci is leave the filter as is.
Agreed.
I run oil filters for 2 oci so a minimum of 10000 miles for tough guards/puro classic/Bosch and I don't bother draining the 1/4 quart of oil that's in the filter. I'd rather not risk breaking the seal and damaging the gasket.
For this ultra filter I've got on now I'm planning on running 20000 miles and get a used oil analysis done only to see if the filter is still working as it should.
Originally Posted By: BlueOvalFitter
Originally Posted By: ziggy
lol i also remember from that day, when i took the filter off, before re using it, the gasket so easily came right off the fram filter, like it wanted out or something, get away from the can lol.
reuse=dran pan, not filter.
"One Filter, One OCI!"
Give it up already. Those big letters seem to be trying to compensate for something. Everyone knows your mantra so if that's all you've got to add then your doing nothing more than trolling and polluting the thread.
Add something of value,maybe some data or experience running extended intervals on filters and oil.
Originally Posted By: 901Memphis
Originally Posted By: BlueOvalFitter
Originally Posted By: JerryBob
I have been reading that some filter can do 15k, and get more efficient in that time. However 15k is at least twice the OCI that I want to do.
If I choose to reuse a filter, should I at least unscrew it and drain the old oil out?
On both my vehicles, the filter mounts mouth-up, and probably has at least 1/4 quart of oil in it. I'd like to get rid of that oil if it is advisable.
"One Filter, One OCI!"
Your just spamming at this point with your wasteful ideology.
Enjoy the extra wear from fresh filter pores letting stuff roam free in your engine.
I don't often agree with you but on this I do wholeheartedly. Those of us who aren't getting our oils and filters for free are interested in finding ways to stretch the dollar,and maybe save some wear in the process.
Regardless. I'll be getting a used oil analysis done when my oil filter has run 20000 miles,unless I see something strange go on with oil pressure since I watch it and oil temps very carefully. If the filter gets loaded up I'm confident something will happen with the oil pressure and alert me.
I'm paying close attention to my gauges and so on so its not like I'm just arbitrarily picking a mileage and will stick to it come heck or high water.
Once I get the oil tested I'll await the results before changing the filter.
Why pay for data then ignore it right.
"One Filter, One OCI!"