Oil Filter...which one?
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She sure is pretty, nice to look at when you slide under the Discovery to look for leaks.
Anyhow, this is the K&N 3001...It is on my truck. Used the Mobile 1 prior to the K&N.
I think the consensus on here, is going to be to find an oversized filter, not what brand... I don't mind spending the $10-$12 for the K&N, have many ways to rationalize the price.
Anyhow, this is the K&N 3001...It is on my truck. Used the Mobile 1 prior to the K&N.
I think the consensus on here, is going to be to find an oversized filter, not what brand... I don't mind spending the $10-$12 for the K&N, have many ways to rationalize the price.
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She sure is pretty, nice to look at when you slide under the Discovery to look for leaks.
Anyhow, this is the K&N 3001...It is on my truck. Used the Mobile 1 prior to the K&N.
I think the consensus on here, is going to be to find an oversized filter, not what brand... I don't mind spending the $10-$12 for the K&N, have many ways to rationalize the price.
Anyhow, this is the K&N 3001...It is on my truck. Used the Mobile 1 prior to the K&N.
I think the consensus on here, is going to be to find an oversized filter, not what brand... I don't mind spending the $10-$12 for the K&N, have many ways to rationalize the price.
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Just rattle can it white and super glue a nut to the bottom before you put it on. lol
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I read and followed instructions put forth here on the forum that if you in fact go the larger or longer oil filter, be sure to put some oil in it before you re-install it. Also, slightly smear the seal, as you would with any oil filter. I ended up filling up my K&N about 3/4 full, then screwed the puppy in. I then gave it 1/4 turn more with my filter wrench, though most folks would argue only hand tighten. I used synthetic royal purple for my oil.
Jedi Master "Disco Mike" says when draining the oil pan, just flip the copper washer over and re-use, which is what I did.
Loosley related to this topic is something that maybe some Landy veteran oil changers can address. Owner's manual states that for my '03 disco SE (Page 173):
"To avoid draining the oil pump, it is essential that the engine is filled with oil to the correct level, before the filter is removed. It is therefore recommended that the engine oil is renewed before work on the filter commences."
I interpreted this statement as filling up the engine with fresh oil (once old oil is dropped), THEN you can remove the old oil filter and put on the new one on. However, I did not follow the SOP that was written in the manual and just performed the oil change as I have done in the past and possibly, like most everyone has done;
1. drain oil.
2. replace drain plug
3. remove old oil filter.
4. install new oil filter
5. put fresh motor oil.
6. run engine for five minutes.
7. check oil level and top off if necessary
Any young "Padawans" out there that can better explain what the manual states vs. the tried and true method? Anyone can elaborate?
gbob
Jedi Master "Disco Mike" says when draining the oil pan, just flip the copper washer over and re-use, which is what I did.
Loosley related to this topic is something that maybe some Landy veteran oil changers can address. Owner's manual states that for my '03 disco SE (Page 173):
"To avoid draining the oil pump, it is essential that the engine is filled with oil to the correct level, before the filter is removed. It is therefore recommended that the engine oil is renewed before work on the filter commences."
I interpreted this statement as filling up the engine with fresh oil (once old oil is dropped), THEN you can remove the old oil filter and put on the new one on. However, I did not follow the SOP that was written in the manual and just performed the oil change as I have done in the past and possibly, like most everyone has done;
1. drain oil.
2. replace drain plug
3. remove old oil filter.
4. install new oil filter
5. put fresh motor oil.
6. run engine for five minutes.
7. check oil level and top off if necessary
Any young "Padawans" out there that can better explain what the manual states vs. the tried and true method? Anyone can elaborate?
gbob
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