Well That Was a First

LeeNetworX · 08-01-2010, 09:35 PM

Q: So when you are changing your oil on a moto, and you start the engine and oil spews all over from the filter, what do you do (besides clean up the mess?)

A: Check the old filter closely, wonder where the rubber seal went, and find that it separated from the filter and stuck to the engine. Then curse alot. Two rubber seals around the outer mouth of an oil filter does not a tight fit make.

I didn't see it stuck to the engine since the filter mounts to the bottom of the S3. When I put new filters on I normally dab my finger in clean oil and wipe it around the seal - guess this is why I've never seen this happen. This was my first filter change on this bike so it was the original from the factory.

Avatard · 08-01-2010, 09:38 PM

Two seals are NOT better than one.

tallywacker · 08-01-2010, 09:39 PM

I think just about everyone has made this mistake one time. I'm glad my dad when I was growing up shared his experience with me so I haven't had to repeat it. Its a pretty common mistake. I know a few buddies that shared there wonderful cleaning experiences with me or told me how they went for a ride/drive and pissed out all their oil.

LeeNetworX · 08-01-2010, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Avatard

Two seals are NOT better than one.

Curb · 08-01-2010, 09:44 PM

that happened to me...once.

Avatard · 08-01-2010, 09:52 PM

Curb · 08-01-2010, 10:45 PM

you shouldn't hang me on the back of a door, my mudda hung me on the back of a door...once!

haha, classic movie!

Dave · 08-01-2010, 11:31 PM

seen it on a friends car once

Quote:

Originally Posted by Curb

you shouldn't hang me on the back of a door, my mudda hung me on the back of a door...once!

haha, classic movie!

grandfather iirc, and troof

lauralynne · 08-01-2010, 11:49 PM

I just did the same thing - changed the oil dozens of times and the ONE time I'm not paying attention...

t-homo · 08-02-2010, 12:33 AM

I'm working at a tire shop over the summer and that is one of the #1 things they say about doing oil changes.

08-01-2010, 09:38 PM	#2
Avatard Crotch Rocket Curmudgeon Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Here to integrity Moto: Li'l red baby Ninja Posts: 7,482	Two seals are NOT better than one. __________________ Insert free thought here.

08-01-2010, 09:39 PM	#3
tallywacker Virtual Machine Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: PA Moto: 2010 Ducati Hypermotard Posts: 1,698	I think just about everyone has made this mistake one time. I'm glad my dad when I was growing up shared his experience with me so I haven't had to repeat it. Its a pretty common mistake. I know a few buddies that shared there wonderful cleaning experiences with me or told me how they went for a ride/drive and pissed out all their oil. __________________

08-01-2010, 09:44 PM	#5
Curb resident gimp Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SoFla Moto: a big ole steamin pile of nothin Posts: 1,344	that happened to me...once. __________________ Steve Political correctness is killing this country

08-01-2010, 09:52 PM	#6
Avatard Crotch Rocket Curmudgeon Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Here to integrity Moto: Li'l red baby Ninja Posts: 7,482	__________________ Insert free thought here.

08-01-2010, 10:45 PM	#7
Curb resident gimp Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SoFla Moto: a big ole steamin pile of nothin Posts: 1,344	you shouldn't hang me on the back of a door, my mudda hung me on the back of a door...once! haha, classic movie! __________________ Steve Political correctness is killing this country

08-01-2010, 09:35 PM	#1
LeeNetworX SFL Expatriate #1 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: ATL Burbs Moto: '09 Triumph Speed Triple Posts: 4,712	Well That Was a First Q: So when you are changing your oil on a moto, and you start the engine and oil spews all over from the filter, what do you do (besides clean up the mess?) A: Check the old filter closely, wonder where the rubber seal went, and find that it separated from the filter and stuck to the engine. Then curse alot. Two rubber seals around the outer mouth of an oil filter does not a tight fit make. I didn't see it stuck to the engine since the filter mounts to the bottom of the S3. When I put new filters on I normally dab my finger in clean oil and wipe it around the seal - guess this is why I've never seen this happen. This was my first filter change on this bike so it was the original from the factory.

08-01-2010, 11:49 PM	#9
lauralynne 667:Neighbor of the Beast Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Everett WA Moto: VTR1000, SV650, FZR400, CRF150 Posts: 1,403	I just did the same thing - changed the oil dozens of times and the ONE time I'm not paying attention... __________________ WMRRA's slowest Expert! triathalete, mom, racer, rider, friend, sister, wife - all in one tidy package! Married my best friend 8/30/09

08-02-2010, 12:33 AM	#10
t-homo WSB Champion Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 7,146	I'm working at a tire shop over the summer and that is one of the #1 things they say about doing oil changes.