Question Changing the oil filter - should you lube the gasket?

[Neal]

Most of us know to put oil on the gasket prior to putting the new oil filter on, right? I recently posted a video on how to change the oil in a CubCrafters Carbon Cub FX-3 (Lycoming 363i) and someone commented that there are differences between Champion and Tempest filters and what to use for the lubrication of the gasket, if anything. I'm still researching but it appears Dow Corning DC-04 should be used and NOT oil. I'm still researching but for those that know please share what you know about these two oil filters and what should or should not be used on the gasket.

After researching it seems both don't need to be lubed but I think Champion should use DC-04 and Tempest should not be lubed. Very interesting study...

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[kshunz]

On the Champion filters, the guidance is printed on the side of the filter itself. It says "Lubricate gasket with Dow Corning 4 compound or equivalent. If unavailable, use engine oil."

I think the Tempest filter is similarly printed with words to the effect that it should be installed dry, but I don't have one handy to check on it.

Scott Hunziker

 

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