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Originally Posted by LWJ

My mind is set. Fill the filter. Why? Because you should always err on the side of caution. Wear in mechanical devices occurs at start and stop. Typical running is pretty negligible as systems (oil pressure) address these situations.

I am sure data doesn't support my opinion. Until that one time when a bearing runs dry. Actions are to address 1. expected events and 2. unexpected events. That is why I err on caution.

I think the guy in the video said the same thing, even though his evidence showed that not filling didn't matter, he's going to keep filling his filter.

If the filter goes on sideways or with the opening facing down, I do NOT fill the filter. If the filter goes on with the opening facing up, I fill the filter.