Oil filter installed wrong

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Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. How an Oil Filter Functions The moving parts of an engine have very tight tolerances that need to be well-lubricated with clean oil to prevent excessive friction and heat as the engine runs. Sneaky Leaks There are a few reasons why a filter might leak. The Fix The best way to avoid leaks is to be proactive at the time of installation. Photos courtesy of Blair Lampe. Categories Know How Tags filter , gasket , lubrication , oil change , oil filter , oil filter maintenance , oil leak.

I should have known better. Diazraf , Tuco S. And people wonder why so many 4R owners skip the 'free' Toyota care If you plan to do your own oil changes going forward, see if they'll give you some free filters and oil instead. That's a major fail. I would be upset too. Good thing you caught it. Here I was whining about stripped skid bolts and you had unfiltered oil recirculating.

Last edited: Sep 4, Slopemaster , Sep 3, Rentroc , Toy4X4 , Roland and 2 others like this. Can you imagine if I brought it back in for an oil change? Toy4X4 and Roland like this. I'm sure in the long run No harm was done to the eng. Toy4X4 likes this. Roland likes this. Toy4X4 , Ironguy , 2Toys and 3 others like this. Strangely similar post from Moon Landing , Sep 3, I hate to tell you this Joe but your engine is damaged. It is going to be very difficult to prove how bad.

A Blackstone analysis at the very least. Running unfiltered oil in a motor does bad things. The only way to tell is to remove and completely disassemble the engine and mic all the parts. At the very least it knocked off , miles of life off the engine. There are all kinds of fine worn metal particles that are captured in the filter media.

If it's allowed to pass then damage occurs. Any oil pressure risk never saw the light on while I was riding it. No, you are fine, it would have become dirty faster, but otherwise, you are golden. IBA Pres. Springfield BMW Roadriders "Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the the universe.

I think you're fine too but if it bothers you, change the oil and filter now and again in miles and then forget about it. Originally Posted by desotodino. I"m just curious what the implications of running with a filter too short?