Worked for me
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Tried it using an old filter filled with used oil. Turned it on it's side as it would have to be to install it and Voila! Makes a mess just as logic would dictate.
I can't accurately say how many miles I've put on vehicles with dry filters installed, but is must be in the multiple millions. Never had a single issue related to a dry filter installation. Further, I know of no one that has ever had any dry filter related issues either.
Knock yourself out pre-filling them - it's your life, but there's nothing to be gained by doing so and conversely nothing to lose if you install them dry.
Same goes for scavenging every last drop of the old oil from the motor - it's just not necessary. But if it blows your skirt for ya, go for it.
Last edited by Leftcoaster; Apr 26, 2012 at 10:25 AM.
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My only comment is that people have been changing oil in Harley's for over a 100 years without the whole puke idea of draining all the dirty oil out. I change mine oil every 3000 miles so how dirty can it get? I think I'll just keep changing my oil in the old fashion way and not worry about all this hype on dirty oil left in the engine. Personally, I think it is a waste of time and money.
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My only comment is that people have been changing oil in Harley's for over a 100 years without the whole puke idea of draining all the dirty oil out. I change mine oil every 3000 miles so how dirty can it get? I think I'll just keep changing my oil in the old fashion way and not worry about all this hype on dirty oil left in the engine. Personally, I think it is a waste of time and money.
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