How Do You Fix A Cross Threaded Oil Filter?
Changing the oil in a car or truck is the most important maintenance to do. If not changed regularly or properly, the engine can seize and end up needing to be replaced. When changing the oil, one of the common problems is a leaking filter after the change is done. There can be three causes for the filter to leak: it is loose, the old filter gasket is still on the mounting surface or it is cross threaded. The latter of these is one that commonly occurs when the filter is difficult to reach; when this happens, it is simple to fix. Step 1 Remove the cross threaded oil filter. This may require the use of a filter wrench or, if a more difficult case, a pry bar. If the filter is cross threaded, there is a strong possibility that the mounting stud will come out with it. Step 2 Clean the entire filter mounting area. This will help to ensure that dirt does not get into the new threads on the new mounting stud. Step 3 Remove the old mounting stud if it did not come out with the filter. Some stu
