The spring in the OEM oil filter

[Stridersr7]

So just did my first oil change and used a HiFLo filter. It’s of course all open. Noticed the OEM one had a spring in it. Am I suppose to reuse spring from old oil filter?

 

[Mikey]

What bike are you riding, and a picture would be nice!

 

[PinkRosePetal]

So just did my first oil change and used a HiFLo filter. It’s of course all open. Noticed the OEM one had a spring in it. Am I suppose to reuse spring from old oil filter?

If by 'spring' you mean the wire mesh supporting the filter medium, no you don't need to do anything with it.

 

[Stridersr7]

This is the old filter and the new one

 

[Mazo EMS2]

Hmm, it's been a few months since I changed the oil in my wife's 900, but I don't remember a "spring" anywhere.

 

[cueman]

I’ve changed oil twice and never transferred any spring. cueman