Meanie 2500 mi Oil Change - Need To Change Oil Filter Too?

TMac · 05-30-2005

Quick question - I had my 500 mi service completed a few months back and am going to change the oil now that I've got 2500 miles on her. Do I also need to replace the oil filter? According to the owners manual, it states every 12 months. According to a local Kawa dealer, he said I should change it.

Input, anyone?

Thanks in advance,
TMac

ED OETZEL · 05-30-2005

For the low cost of a filter i would change it.

*trikebubble* · 05-30-2005

I have, and always would change the filter at the same time. From a cost perspective I think it's worth it.

Chromequeen · 05-30-2005

Love your new avatar Carlo...... Now if only that thing would rumble for me!

Ken · 05-30-2005

I've gotten in the habit of changing the oil, filter, and final gear oil at the same time, every time.

*pitchinguy* · 05-30-2005

Always thought running new, clean oil thru a used dirty filter just don't make sense! Oil filters are just too inexpensive not to change!

Just my 2 &
Heads up!

Lee_2061 · 05-31-2005

Do it, always, and if you can be bothered, drain the old filter and compare with the new one. Tells you a bit about what's going on in the engine.

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TMac Guinness Imbiber BTK Intermediate Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Twin Cities, Minnesota Posts: 132	Meanie 2500 mi Oil Change - Need To Change Oil Filter Too? Quick question - I had my 500 mi service completed a few months back and am going to change the oil now that I've got 2500 miles on her. Do I also need to replace the oil filter? According to the owners manual, it states every 12 months. According to a local Kawa dealer, he said I should change it. Input, anyone? Thanks in advance, TMac __________________ TMac

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trikebubble Slow Guy on a Fast Bike Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Okanagan Falls, BC Posts: 22,631	I have, and always would change the filter at the same time. From a cost perspective I think it's worth it. __________________ 08 Midnite Sapphire Blue ZX-14

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Ken Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst BTK Expert Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: New York Posts: 1,545	I've gotten in the habit of changing the oil, filter, and final gear oil at the same time, every time. __________________ Ken Four wheels move the body. Two wheels move the soul.

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pitchinguy I miss Deron. Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 8,747	Always thought running new, clean oil thru a used dirty filter just don't make sense! Oil filters are just too inexpensive not to change! Just my 2 & Heads up! __________________ *LIGHT ENGINEER Todd's Body Paint Team* *Black 1600w/apes* aka Scooter

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Lee_2061 V2K Blingaphile BTK Expert Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Western Australia Posts: 1,791	Do it, always, and if you can be bothered, drain the old filter and compare with the new one. Tells you a bit about what's going on in the engine. __________________ VROC17211 ROG189 UMC38326 V2KBUM#3 www.cruisercustomizing.com/lee_2061 www.flipdrive.com/silkfire

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ED OETZEL Newbie Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: ellenville ny Posts: 19	For the low cost of a filter i would change it.

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Chromequeen Banned BTK Expert Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Panhandle, FL Posts: 3,209	Love your new avatar Carlo...... Now if only that thing would rumble for me!

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