why remove the crank sensor when changing oil???
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It is the crank sensor BUT this topic open up a can of worms.
imo it doesn't have to be done but lots of people do, lots of people don't.
My garage doesn't and i've never had a problem.
imo if you are worried the disconnect it simply as.
The oil pick up tube has air in it and the cranking without the sensor purges the system is the main reasoning behind it (i think)
You should pre fill the oil filter though (i'm not sure if anyone disagrees with that )
imo it doesn't have to be done but lots of people do, lots of people don't.
My garage doesn't and i've never had a problem.
imo if you are worried the disconnect it simply as.
The oil pick up tube has air in it and the cranking without the sensor purges the system is the main reasoning behind it (i think)
You should pre fill the oil filter though (i'm not sure if anyone disagrees with that )
Last edited by myblackwrx; 07 June 2009 at 04:55 PM.
#5
I do
My oil filter is located behind my drivers headlight and is fitted with the access hole pointing downwards so if i pre-filled my oil filter,well,it would be empty by the time i had screwed it on.
touches wood in the last 3 yrs and 4 oil changes no issues yet
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But in your case the oil filter isn't in the standard position
and as you'ver pointed out you've had no problems.
It's when it comes down to someone having a problem (oil changes being a popular choice) that's when the discussion gets heated about what you should or should not do
and as you'ver pointed out you've had no problems.
It's when it comes down to someone having a problem (oil changes being a popular choice) that's when the discussion gets heated about what you should or should not do
Last edited by myblackwrx; 07 June 2009 at 05:16 PM.
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If you have inverted your oil filter, you need a filter suitable for that position, i.e. a filter with an anti-drainback valve which will ensure that oil is retained in the filter ready for the next start, rather than emptying when the engine stops and having to be filled when the engine is started. The difference between the two types of filter can be seen if you look at the holes around the edge of the filter. The anti-drainback type has a plastic disc fitted inside which is the non-return valve; the standard filter doesn't.
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