Oil Filter Seal / O-Ring / Packing
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It can happen - the filter gasket is applied dry at the factory and will stick to the filter mating surface. Its a known issue to watch out for.
When you put a new filter on, be sure to apply a film of oil to the gasket - and of course, remove any residue or remnants of the old gasket it any stuck on there.
When you put a new filter on, be sure to apply a film of oil to the gasket - and of course, remove any residue or remnants of the old gasket it any stuck on there.
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Yes, it can stick and come off the filter base.
When I first started in a dealership I replaced the filter on my dealer owner's wife's car along with an oil change. Filled her up with 5 quarts and took a test drive. A ways down the road there was A LOT of smoke coming out from under the car. The filter was leaking. I checked it and I could see the oil O-ring had blown out. I was able to remove the new filter. Removed the old o-ring and screwed the filter back on. I hitch hiked back to the dealer. The service manager was ready to give me the next car to service. I said I am not done with the last one yet. He said where is it? I said down the road. I grabbed some oil went back and got the car. Brought it back. The was the last and ONLY time that has happened. (to me)
When I first started in a dealership I replaced the filter on my dealer owner's wife's car along with an oil change. Filled her up with 5 quarts and took a test drive. A ways down the road there was A LOT of smoke coming out from under the car. The filter was leaking. I checked it and I could see the oil O-ring had blown out. I was able to remove the new filter. Removed the old o-ring and screwed the filter back on. I hitch hiked back to the dealer. The service manager was ready to give me the next car to service. I said I am not done with the last one yet. He said where is it? I said down the road. I grabbed some oil went back and got the car. Brought it back. The was the last and ONLY time that has happened. (to me)
Oh yes the factory filter gasket stuck - but it pealed off the engine no problem.
ALWAYS check to make sure the old gasket doesn't stick when removing the filter. I have had it happen many times over the years, even when applying oil to the gasket before installing the filter and tightening to the manufacturer's spec.
ALWAYS check to make sure the old gasket doesn't stick when removing the filter. I have had it happen many times over the years, even when applying oil to the gasket before installing the filter and tightening to the manufacturer's spec.
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