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The oil filter leaked soon after it was installed?

April 26, 2017filter installed leaked Oil Soon

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The oil filter leaked soon after it was installed?

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Make sure correct filter was installed as per instructions. (a) Check old sealing gasket was removed from engine mounting base plate and that plate isn’t damaged or warped. (b) Ensure filter was correctly fitted with new sealing gasket. (c) Check threaded stud isn’t damaged or loose.