Posts Tagged: Prefill engine oil filter

Prefill Your Oil Filter to Reduce Engine Wear

Why it’s a good idea to prefill your oil filter before installation When you install a dry oil filter, it takes a longer than the typical few seconds for the engine to reach minimum oil pump. During that time it’s running with little-to-no pressure and that causes needless wear. However, if you prefill your oil filter, you’ll have almost no lag time when you start it up. A few seconds more of dry starting really is a big deal Engine lubrication systems don’t contain a check valve to retain oil … Read More