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Re: [TR] Why to drain oil hot

To: jmitch@snet.net
Subject: Re: [TR] Why to drain oil hot
From: Dave1massey@cs.com
Date: Tue, 17 Oct 2006 08:24:19 EDT
In a message dated 10/16/2006 7:56:19 PM Central Standard Time, 
jmitch@snet.net writes: 
> Like to see how you prefill the canister:)

Very carefully.

Seriously, I was thinking of spin on filters.

But if maintaining an oil film during the initial startup after a change 
wouldn't it be better to start the engine cold, shut it down and change.  The 
cold 
oil will remain in the bearings longer than hot oil.

Dave


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