How to inspect your engine oil filter
Summary
TLDRThis video offers a guide on inspecting a used oil filter, a crucial task for high-mileage or older vehicles. The presenter advises checking the filter every other oil change to detect potential engine issues early, like metal shavings, which could signal impending engine failure. The video demonstrates how to safely open the filter with sheet metal cutters to avoid introducing external particles. It also shares a personal story of a Nissan Frontier with over 220,000 miles, where using Lucas Oil Stabilizer after finding metal particles extended the engine's life. The inspection process is detailed, emphasizing the importance of early detection and maintenance to prevent costly repairs.
Takeaways
- 🔧 Regularly inspecting your used oil filter is recommended, especially for high mileage or older cars.
- 🔍 Doing this inspection every other oil change can help detect issues early, such as metal shavings that indicate engine trouble.
- 🚗 The presence of metal particles in the oil is a sign that engine failure is imminent, and immediate action is required.
- 🛠 Using products like Lucas Oil Stabilizer can help extend the life of an engine with high mileage.
- 📈 The story of a 2007 Nissan Frontier with a high mileage engine that started knocking illustrates the importance of early detection and maintenance.
- ✂️ To inspect the oil filter, use sheet metal cutters or snips to avoid introducing external particles into the filter.
- 🚫 Avoid using power tools or grinders as they can introduce contaminants into the filter.
- 🔬 The video demonstrates how to cut open the filter and inspect the contents for signs of engine wear or issues.
- 🛑 If you find questionable particles, it could indicate a need for engine repairs or part replacements.
- 💡 Catch cans can help reduce the amount of ethanol that gets into the oil when using E85 fuel.
Q & A
What is the main purpose of inspecting a used oil filter?
-The main purpose is to check for any metal shavings or particles that could indicate issues inside the engine, potentially catching problems before they lead to engine failure.
How often should one inspect their used oil filter, especially if they have a high mileage or older car?
-It is recommended to inspect the used oil filter every other oil change for high mileage or older cars to monitor the condition of the engine.
What is the significance of finding metal particles in the oil filter?
-Finding metal particles in the oil filter is a sign that there might be wear or damage inside the engine, which could lead to engine failure if not addressed.
How did the use of Lucas Oil Stabilizer help the 2007 Nissan Frontier with a high mileage?
-The use of Lucas Oil Stabilizer helped the high mileage engine by reducing knocking sounds and extending the life of the engine for almost another year before it eventually failed.
What tool is recommended for opening the oil filter to avoid introducing new particles?
-Sheet metal cutters or snips are recommended instead of power tools or grinders to prevent introducing new particles from the outside into the filter.
Why is it important to avoid using a power tool like a grinder when opening an oil filter?
-Using a power tool like a grinder could introduce metal particles from the tool itself into the filter, which could then enter the engine oil and cause damage.
What does the speaker suggest doing after using E85 fuel in a vehicle?
-The speaker suggests replacing the oil after each track day when using E85 fuel, as ethanol can get past the piston rings and into the oil.
What is the function of the holes in the oil filter as described in the script?
-The holes in the oil filter allow the oil to flow into the filter, pass through the filtering media, and then exit through the middle to be returned to the engine.
What does the speaker mean when he refers to the 'thrust bearing' in the context of the oil filter inspection?
-The speaker is referring to the part of the engine that allows for a small amount of play in the crankshaft to prevent excessive wear, and he speculates that a black substance found could be related to the thrust bearing.
What precaution does the speaker take while cutting open the oil filter?
-The speaker uses a table to press the filter down while cutting to ensure stability and control during the process, and he also warns about the risk of cutting oneself, indicating the need for care during this operation.
Outlines
🔧 Inspection of Used Oil Filter for Engine Health
This paragraph discusses the importance of regularly inspecting used oil filters, especially for high-mileage or older cars. The speaker recommends inspecting the oil filter every other oil change to check for metal shavings or particles, which could indicate an issue with the engine. The narrative includes a case study of a 2007 Nissan Frontier with a high mileage that started knocking due to potential rod bearing issues. The speaker suggests using Lucas Oil Stabilizer to extend the engine's life. The process of opening the oil filter is described, emphasizing the use of sheet metal cutters to avoid introducing external particles into the filter. The speaker also mentions the challenges of dealing with ethanol-blended fuel (E85) and the use of catch cans to mitigate its effects on the oil.
🔎 Detailed Examination of Oil Filter Contents
The second paragraph delves into the process of examining the contents of an oil filter. The speaker cuts open the filter to visually inspect it, cautioning viewers to be careful to avoid injury. The examination reveals bubbles in the oil, which are common in new engines, and some shiny particles that are not a cause for concern. The speaker also finds black residue, possibly dirt, and a questionable piece that could be related to the thrust bearing. The thrust bearing's role in allowing a small amount of play in the crankshaft is explained. The speaker concludes by emphasizing the importance of this inspection for early detection of engine issues, potentially reducing repair costs.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Used Oil Filter
💡Metal Shavings
💡Lucas Oil Stabilizer
💡Rod Bearings
💡Ethanol
💡Catch Cans
💡Sheet Metal Cutters
💡RTV Silicone
💡Thrust Bearings
💡Engine Knocking
💡Mileage
Highlights
Introduction to the importance of inspecting used oil filters, especially for high mileage or older cars.
Recommendation to inspect oil filters every other oil change to monitor engine health.
Discussion on the potential for metal shavings in the oil filter as an early warning sign of engine issues.
Case study of a 2007 Nissan Frontier with a high mileage engine experiencing knocking.
Mention of using Lucas Oil Stabilizer to extend the life of an engine with knocking issues.
Explanation of how to open the oil filter using sheet metal cutters to avoid introducing external particles.
Warning about the presence of ethanol in the oil when using E85 fuel and its impact on engine oil.
Visual inspection of the oil filter contents for signs of debris or contaminants.
Identification of shiny particles in the oil, which could indicate new engine wear.
Advice on the importance of catching engine issues early to minimize repair costs.
Demonstration of cutting the filter paper to get a better visual of the filter's interior.
Cautionary note about the potential for injury while cutting the oil filter.
Observation of black residue in the filter, possibly dirt or engine wear.
Analysis of a questionable piece found in the filter, possibly related to the engine's thrust bearing.
Conclusion on the process of inspecting a used oil filter and its significance for engine health.
Transcripts
hello boys and girls a quick video
on how to open up and inspect
your used oil filter now this is
something you can do
on a regular basis i
i would probably recommend especially if
you have a high mileage car
an older car you may want to do this
every every other oil change just to see
if there's anything going on
inside your engine let's say for example
if you see if you do find metal shavings
little tiny little spectacles metal
uh particles before the engine starts to
knock because you know if you do have
metal particles inside your engine it is
too late it's just a matter of time
how and when it's gonna fail but
you could probably make it last a little
longer
if you use something like lucas oil
stabilizer you know that
thick stuff that you put inside your
engine
with your engine oil i actually had a
guy with a
07 nissan frontier it's the 4.0
v6 engine good engines the
the trunk had 220 or 250 000 miles a lot
a lot of miles and it started to knock
and he wanted to replace the rod
bearings
as you may know or not it is a lot of
work
and it just wasn't worth it at the time
to replace the rod bearings the engine
was already knocking
at a certain rpm i believe it was around
3000
so from that point on i actually took
the oil filter apart
did an inspection like i'm gonna right
now and i did find
uh you know tiny little particles and
i told the guy listen man if i'm gonna
start digging
i'm going to find more and more stuff
that's
probably ready to replace with this kind
of
high mileage car you know it's not it's
not a semi-truck diesel engine
where it's a regular maintenance kind of
every seven hundred thousand five
hundred thousand sometimes
sometimes a million depends uh what
engine you have
since this engine was already knocking
i thought i told him to start using
lucas oil
and it actually did not knock anymore he
was taking it easy
and the engine lasted for almost another
year until it failed on the highway
last compression had to get towed
anyways let's get to the filter
alright so this is a mobile one
filter now the main tool you want to
use is these kind of sheet metal
cutters or snips as they call them and
what you do
if that's the only tool you have what
you do is you start cutting
right over here
this is the hard part
if you have any other cutters like these
this will make your day a bit easier
just to get it going so i'm using the
table to press it down
okay it's it's tough because there's
several layers of metal
on this edge around here
so once i um i get through that
back to the snips and now
once you get going it's actually very
easy here we go
now the reason why you want to use a
tool like this instead of a
a power tool a grinder for example
because you want to avoid bringing any
particles
from the outside inside the filter
should be obvious
so this filter has about
i'm gonna guess now maybe two 300 miles
on it
maybe a bit more but it has
half of those mild maybe more where on
e85
and as some of you may know
e85 if you're running e85 some of that
ethanol will get through the
piston rings and into the oil
i can actually smell the ethanol
and you don't want that i mean you know
there's no
way around it catch cans can help
get rid of that some of that stuff i am
running three catch cans
but you uh you probably want to replace
your oil
after each track day
anyways i'm gonna take a look inside
here i don't know if you can see the
see anything or not now don't be fooled
by these bubbles
i do have bubbles in this oil trying to
get rid of the bubbles
i do see
a little bit of shiny stuff remember
this is a
brand new engine so i'm not surprised
there's some stuff in there all right
let's get to the actual filter
as the oil comes in from the engine it
goes through
these holes which would be more or less
like that
goes in here comes out from the middle
back to your engine so in out so just
to make this more instead of just going
like this you know because
you know you can start checking but just
by doing this i'm going to cut this
paper out and i'm going to be able to
have a better visual
ouch ouch ouch don't cut yourself
all right there was blood i don't know
how youtube works but
they're going to show blood anyways back
to cutting
and here we go
now i'm looking at this black dot
yeah this is soft this is probably rtv
yeah it's yeah it's nothing ignore these
shiny little guys that's from cutting
the filter all right
more of this black stuff
some dirt or something doesn't feel like
metal
and it's black
it does look like metal kind of it does
have a shine to
it put this aside
and keep going
now this is part of the filter
yeah so this is a questionable this also
could be
part of the thrust bearing
you know the crankshaft likes to walk a
little bit there is
tiny amount of play back and forth on
the crankshaft
and that's what the uh thrust bearings
are for
so yeah it does look like well i don't
know at this point but it's one piece
and still this engine has
i believe about a thousand miles on it
right now
and that is it guys that's how you check
your used oil filter
like i said before this is mainly to to
catch early on
if there's something bad going on inside
your engine
and if you do catch something the bill
for the repairs will be less
if you want to fix your engine replace
rod bearings
other stuff alright thanks for watching
and i'll see you
soon
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