Checking the oil screen: Difference between revisions

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In a new motor there will likely be less trash floating around, so it's recommended to check the screen at the second or third oil change, then every couple oil changes after that, until there's no new trash in the screen.

As far as actual cleaning of the screen goes, you can pretty much just wipe the screen clean with a rag. If you do need to spray it, WD-40 works fine. There are no gaskets to worry about. ~~Just~~ remove~~, clean, and replace~~.

As far as actual cleaning of the screen goes, you can pretty much just wipe the screen clean with a rag. If you do need to spray it, WD-40 works fine. Just remove, clean, and replace. There are no gaskets to worry about for the actual screen; however, the cover has [[Replacing the oil screen cover gasket|a paper gasket]], which could tear. Having one on hand before you remove the cover is a good idea.

'''Pay careful attention to torque.''' Since these bolts aren't mentioned in the [[Torque Values|torque values guide]], you have to use the generic value for bolts with a 6mm thread, which is 60 in-lbs. Bolts have been known to shear off when using the values for the oil drain bolt (170 in-lbs), or the generic value for 8mm threads (144 in-lbs). The bolt head is 8mm, but the threads are 6mm. So, 60 in-lbs it is.

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 In a new motor there will likely be less trash floating around, so it's recommended to check the screen at the second or third oil change, then every couple oil changes after that, until there's no new trash in the screen.
-As far as actual cleaning of the screen goes, you can pretty much just wipe the screen clean with a rag. If you do need to spray it, WD-40 works fine. There are no gaskets to worry about. Just remove, clean, and replace.
+As far as actual cleaning of the screen goes, you can pretty much just wipe the screen clean with a rag. If you do need to spray it, WD-40 works fine. Just remove, clean, and replace. There are no gaskets to worry about for the actual screen; however, the cover has [[Replacing the oil screen cover gasket|a paper gasket]], which could tear. Having one on hand before you remove the cover is a good idea.
 '''Pay careful attention to torque.''' Since these bolts aren't mentioned in the [[Torque Values|torque values guide]], you have to use the generic value for bolts with a 6mm thread, which is 60 in-lbs. Bolts have been known to shear off when using the values for the oil drain bolt (170 in-lbs), or the generic value for 8mm threads (144 in-lbs). The bolt head is 8mm, but the threads are 6mm. So, 60 in-lbs it is.