Rob L Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 Changed the oil in the RT this evening. When I removed the oil filter, 2 gaskets dropped out I am truly amazed that over 6500 miles I experienced NO leaks When I think about where I've ridden the bike, I am truly thankful that a massive oil leak didn't occur while riding in heavy traffic Just a heads up..........always look/feel the seating surface for the oil filter to be sure that there isn't an "extra" gasket stuck to the motor Link to comment
JayW Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Thanks for the reminder. I check most of the time, but after 100s of oil changes have never found a retained filter gasket. Apparently the risk is not just theoretical. Jay Link to comment
Tapatio Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 A good way to prevent this from happening is to put a thin layer of oil on the gasket before you screw it back in. It will prevent it from sticking when you remove it. Link to comment
Motodan Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Somebody really pressed hard when that filter was put on given the two oil gaskets. My experience is the filter won't even start threading when there's an additional gasket, let alone tighten enough to seem secure. Link to comment
mneblett Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Alas, not true -- I had one stick on a Ford Explorer one time after being well oiled when installed. The reason to oil the gasket (which still is a good idea) is to prevent a dry gasket from twisting itself out of its groove in the filter when the o-ring comes into contact with a dry mounting flange as filter is spun into place. Link to comment
Matts_12GS Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Somebody really pressed hard when that filter was put on given the two oil gaskets. My experience is the filter won't even start threading when there's an additional gasket, let alone tighten enough to seem secure. That's been my experiences as well. I don't use the $$$ BMW filters, but I wonder if this sticking gasket is endemic of the non OEM parts? Link to comment
Dale_K Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 I changed a tire once on a dirt bike and found a missing tire iron inside from the last time I'd changed the tire. Link to comment
Rob L Posted September 23, 2009 Author Share Posted September 23, 2009 I am using OEM Bmw Filters. Link to comment
Jim VonBaden Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Somebody really pressed hard when that filter was put on given the two oil gaskets. My experience is the filter won't even start threading when there's an additional gasket, let alone tighten enough to seem secure. You do not have to press hard at all to get an OEM filter to go on with 2 rubber gaskets. The stock one will compress slightly on installation, and if it sticks the second one will go right on. I've seen it at least three times, once I did it. It makes for a good lesson to always check your old filter when installing the new one. I found a filter without a gasket on a tech day once. It took a while to figure out which bike it was from. Not easy to see, but easy to fix. Jim Link to comment
hitechcpa Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 I hope you are not also a surgeon. Link to comment
Rob L Posted September 23, 2009 Author Share Posted September 23, 2009 Hey!!!!!!!!!! It didn't leak !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment
Dave_in_TX Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Somebody really pressed hard when that filter was put on given the two oil gaskets. My experience is the filter won't even start threading when there's an additional gasket, let alone tighten enough to seem secure. You do not have to press hard at all to get an OEM filter to go on with 2 rubber gaskets. The stock one will compress slightly on installation, and if it sticks the second one will go right on. I've seen it at least three times, once I did it. It makes for a good lesson to always check your old filter when installing the new one. I found a filter without a gasket on a tech day once. It took a while to figure out which bike it was from. Not easy to see, but easy to fix. Jim That's contrary to my experience. The last time I changed oil, I wondered why I couldn't get the oil filter to screw on. After looking, I discovered the old gasket was still stuck on the engine. Link to comment
ADulay Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Somebody really pressed hard when that filter was put on given the two oil gaskets. My experience is the filter won't even start threading when there's an additional gasket, let alone tighten enough to seem secure. Me too. Recently did a quick oil/filter change and was having a devil of a time screwing the new filter in. Normally it just screws right on, snugs up and I'm done. This time it was not taking the threads at all. I was pushing pretty good on it before I finally said "Well, DUH, something's not right here." Went back and looked at the old filter and I'll be darned if the old filter was missing the gasket. Went and looked up underneath the bike and there it was. Pulled the old one off and the new filter went right on like it was supposed to. AD Link to comment
malcolmblalock Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 It's hard to imagine this happening to me. One of the important steps in changing ANY oil filter is to wipe the mating surface for the filter to make sure there is no grime on the surface that might prevent the new one from sealing properly. I wipe and look to be sure it's clean. The other thing, and I've changed a lot of oil filters in my 62 years, I always lube the new gasket with clean oil so it will not stick to the mating surface. Not trying to be a know-it-all, because I've made my share of mistakes, but these steps are mandatory for me. Link to comment
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