Are you sure it is the oil filter?(uncle @ Jun. 01 2007,10:21) I changed my oil and filter at about 500 - 600 miles ago. I just noticed that my oil filter is now leaking. Can NE1 help me on this problem.
I definetly tighten mine with the tool. I don't think you can get it tight enough with just your hand.(uncle @ Jun. 01 2007,02:08) I tried t tighten it but only by hand NOT by tool. I know it's not oil from the change. Here's what happened...I started it this morning to warm it up, got on to leave and smelt oil burning, check it out saw what it was, took right side faring off, could see that it was coming from oil filter (FRAM, I know I should have gone with something better), cleaned it off then headed out. got off freeway and noticed little smoke, checked again and sure enough it was back again.
I use K&N oil filters only because of the handy-dandy nut welded to the filter case. Makes installation and removal a snap.(uncle @ Jun. 01 2007,09:09) NE suggestions on oil filter brand to use. best to worse?
My thoughts exactly.(GSXcite @ Jun. 01 2007,13:05) You may also check to make sure the o ring from the old filter was not left on the engine mating surface for the filter. I have seen that happen before.
Had that to happen with my truck 1 time. I always double check now.(Dakkine2 @ Jun. 01 2007,20:01)My thoughts exactly.(GSXcite @ Jun. 01 2007,13:05) You may also check to make sure the o ring from the old filter was not left on the engine mating surface for the filter. I have seen that happen before.
Go with the OEM filter! Getting rid of the fram filter is reason enough to change. Also if you go to the dealer to get the filter also pick up an oil filter wrench while you are there. About $5 for the drag specialties brand. Part #17070. Works like a charm!(uncle @ Jun. 01 2007,09:09) NE suggestions on oil filter brand to use. best to worse?
(bigoltool @ Jun. 04 2007,13:15) " Exactly as everyone stated above you cannot get the filter tight enough by hand. "
I don't have a wrench and had to destroy the first filter I removed with channel locks. I hand tighten only. Never had a drip. Granted hand tighten is as tight as I can get it.
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