Oil change query

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Martin · #1 Post by **Martin** » Mon Jul 12, 2010 9:15 pm

Well I have a new oil filter and 4L of 15-50W Silkolene but what's the deal on page 57 of the owner's manual where it says something about removing a click clamp and cleaning the engine oil filter with compressed air.

Is this some sort of inline filter on the pipe?

Should it be done while I;m doing the main filter and new oil etc (no idea when oil last changed).

Can a jubilee clip do for replacement?

Cheers guys

Mart

anzacinexile · #2 Post by **anzacinexile** » Mon Jul 12, 2010 9:43 pm

Its just a bluddy great hunk of course gauze on the inlet and yes, a J-clip can be used as there's no pressure.

Whether its worth cleaning I very much doubt it. After 3 years of having a stealer service her (to keep the warranty), when I did my first service I discovered that they had never done the job. So, I removed it as per the manual and it was as clean as a new pin after 18,000 miles. After 40,000 miles I checked again and guess what, clean as a new pin so I'm not bothering any more.

Martin · #3 Post by **Martin** » Tue Jul 13, 2010 9:08 am

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Cheers anzac. I'm a lazy sod so thought I'd check first