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12-25-2014, 03:14 PM | #1 | |
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Oil filter coming loose
After an extended trip in the last two days, I happened to check the tightness of the screw on oil filter. To my surprise it was about 1/2 turn loose and oil was leaking out.
I noticed this looseness right after I bought it and tightened it then. When the dealer gave me the free oil change, the filter was on tight. I have never seen this happen on any car I have owned. What could cause the filter to become loose after it was properly installed at the oil change? The car has 25K miles. The car is a 2013 LaCrosse V6. |
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12-25-2014, 03:24 PM | #2 | |
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Re: Oil filter coming loose
Have seen it, don't have an explanation though. Delco filter I am assuming? We have been going 3/4 to a full turn after gasket contact and it seems to be helping.
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12-25-2014, 03:52 PM | #3 | ||
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Re: Oil filter coming loose
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At any rate, I will be checking it regularly from now on. |
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12-25-2014, 05:14 PM | #4 | |
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Re: Oil filter coming loose
Make sue the old gasket/seal is not stuck to the, two seals can cause and worse.
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12-25-2014, 06:44 PM | #5 | ||
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Re: Oil filter coming loose
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I also wonder if the threads on the oil inlet shaft could be worn or stripped. The filter does tighten up when I turn it, but for some reason it loosens a bit while driving. |
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12-25-2014, 07:28 PM | #6 | |
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Re: Oil filter coming loose
it is either the wrong filter, double gasketed or defective threads..
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