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why is my oil leaking from my oil pan?!!?

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Old 08-21-2008, 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by addiction2bass
ya what he said...


if all of those feel dry then check the oil filter. maybe its not tight enough or MAYBE (happened to me twice now) maybe last time the filter was changed the old rubber oring stuck to the block and your doubled up on the oil seal and alittle is leaking by which could eventualy blow the double seal out and be a huge PITA! been there done that twice! ive learned my lesson with my 99civic. i dont know why but the oil filter seal likes to stick to the block! ive never had this problem on any other car!
When you change your oil do you put a bit of fresh oil on your finger and rub it on the rubber seal on the filter? I find this helps in preventing the seal from sticking to the block. I also pour a bit of fresh oil into the filter before I put it on because somewhere I heard that was a good idea.
 
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