Torque oil filter?

[stover]

Just picked up a 2001 GL1800. Very nice bike. Torquing an oil filter is new to me. What do you experienced GL1800 riders do? Torque to 19 ft lbs or just tighten 1/2 to 3/4 turns?

Stover

[AZgl1800]

no matter if a bike, or a car/truck.

I have used the same method over time, and so far, it seems to do the job.

Hand tighten until the filter gets snug, then twist it about 1/2 turn more.

Once the oil is replaced, start the engine up, and look for leaks.
if none, Job 1 done right.

Over the years, I have found filters put on by someone other than myself, that required I drive a screwdriver thru the case and tear things up trying to get the filter off. That is Job 1, done WRONG.

The most critical thing IMO, is making sure none of the old gasket material is left on the block.
Double gaskets make for a leaking oil filter.

[WingAdmin]

For 30+ years I've torqued oil filters using the highly-accurate "armstrong" method: as tight as feels right by hand. No mechanical torquing or tools - hand tightening only.

And yes, make SURE the old gasket/seal doesn't stick to the block!

[stover]

Thanks AZgl1800 & wingadmin - easy enough. BTW I learned about old oil filter gasket material left on engine years ago. Makes quite a mess when you start engine.

[Big Bob]

I like the "Armstrong " term for the torque spec on the oil filter. That's how I do it and will continue to as long as I can on my wing!

Bob

[keithg64]

And speaking of oil filters, do you guys pre- oil the filter ? Do you fill with oil, let it soak into the filter media and fill again. I have done this over the years. So that the first start up there is no oil starvation.

[AZgl1800]

And speaking of oil filters, do you guys pre- oil the filter ? Do you fill with oil, let it soak into the filter media and fill again. I have done this over the years. So that the first start up there is no oil starvation.

I used to, but the time for the oil pump to fill the filter, is so short, that it makes no difference at all.
not worth the trouble, and surely not worth the effort to keep from spilling oil on the floor.

[WingAdmin]

And speaking of oil filters, do you guys pre- oil the filter ? Do you fill with oil, let it soak into the filter media and fill again. I have done this over the years. So that the first start up there is no oil starvation.

I don't bother. You could always just crank the engine without starting it. That will move the engine parts, pump oil, but without the high pressures and stress of combustion power strokes against the smooth crank bearings.

[cihilb]

Hold the throttle wide open while cranking. Do this two or three times for about 5 seconds each time. The engine will NOT start as long as the throttle is wide open. Just keep cranking 5 seconds at a time until the oil light goes out. Your filter is now full.

[mterraci]

I've pre-filled my oil filter the last 2 times. 1st time went great, last time I made a mess out of it.
Certainly not hurting anything if you do it. Like posted above, can also crank the engine and achieve the same result.

[CrystalPistol]

I tighten 1/2 to 3/4 turn past first contact after oiling the gasket. I may fill before if the oil isn't gonna poor out. I may only half fill if angled.

To remove, I either use a metal strap wrench or my web strap wrench which uses a 3/8 drive … or my filter pliars. I have never needed to drive a screw driver through one, but I am familiar with the tactic if needed (having seen it done).

All depends on accessibility, angle, temps.