Can I my idle motor without an oil filter?

[cbr929rr]

I dunked the 400 in a river and oil is milky white, I have drained oil and know I need to change it 3 or 4 times. Can I remove oil filter and refill with 2 quarts, run motor in neutral at an idle without am oil filter for the first 2 changes and then replace later on.

[TRXRacer1]

Originally posted by cbr929rr
I dunked the 400 in a river and oil is milky white, I have drained oil and know I need to change it 3 or 4 times. Can I remove oil filter and refill with 2 quarts, run motor in neutral at an idle without am oil filter for the first 2 changes and then replace later on. 1 or 2 oil changes is plenty. You can do no filter but more then likely you took on some dirt or silt with that water. As cheap as filters are just buy a couple at the auto store and use them in the flushing process to be safe.

[cbr929rr]

Should I be able to add 16oz of motor flush with the oil. I believe the base is kerosene to help get all the crap out?

[nick249420]

i wouldnt run it without the filter just because it may cause you problems in the long run ...id rather spend 15- 20 bucks on filters then spend 500-1000 for a rebuild