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Started by pjm204, August 30, 2008, 07:37:50 PM

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pjm204

August 30, 2008, 07:37:50 PM
My oil filter cover is leaking and I want to fix it, however I changed it only a few hundred miles prior....so my question is, if I take off the filter cover to put on a new gasket without draining the oil, how much oil will pour out of the filter? Please let me know
2001 GS- Lunchbox, jetted, fenderectomy, supertrapp exhaust/headers

annguyen1981

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August 30, 2008, 08:10:20 PM
Quote from: pjm204 on August 30, 2008, 07:37:50 PM
My oil filter cover is leaking and I want to fix it, however I changed it only a few hundred miles prior....so my question is, if I take off the filter cover to put on a new gasket without draining the oil, how much oil will pour out of the filter? Please let me know
yes

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pjm204

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August 30, 2008, 08:12:15 PM
yes isn't really an answer to my question....
Do I have to drain the oil or can I just take the cover off....how much oil will pour out?
2001 GS- Lunchbox, jetted, fenderectomy, supertrapp exhaust/headers

annguyen1981

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August 30, 2008, 08:21:05 PM
oops...  sorry...  didn't read the question right....


I'm not sure HOW MUCH will pour out, but considering the filter is really close to the bottom of the bike, I'd say a lot more than you'd want...  but since I haven't had a GS in a couple years, don't quote me on it.

2007 YZF-R6 - Purchased 7/03/07
2004 YZF-R6 - Stolen 5/25/07
2004 GS500f - Sold to Bluelespaul
Killin' a Kitty

trumpetguy

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August 31, 2008, 10:00:06 AM
Drain the oil into a clean container.

Replace the gasket.

Check the oil level and top it off.

Answer:  you'll lose whatever is in the filter only.
TrumpetGuy
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