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Feb 9, 2014 | 06:18 PM

kurboman

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Blown oil filter cap

tried to start 2005 f250 6.0 today after setting for a couple of weeks was hard to start but did start and run for a few seconds then noticed oil everywhere the oil filter cap cracked and flew off sending oil everywhere does anybody have any ideal what the hell happened and why. I'm hoping thats all the damage

Feb 9, 2014 | 06:41 PM

69cj

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Was it an OEM filter and cap? If not get OEM only. If it was get a new OEM filter and cap. Possible defect or it was damaged.

Feb 10, 2014 | 01:59 PM

loubell

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If it is OEM, then the only thing I can think is you may have cracked it over tightening it.

Feb 10, 2014 | 03:56 PM

mhoefer

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Make sure you use a large 8 point socket, not a 16 point socket or a drive extension, this will crack the cap quickly. Also, torque value is important, this cap seals with a no ring, lube it and tighten carefully. Otherwise the cap breaks. I inspect mine every oil change very closely, as I am sure it fatigues over time.

Feb 10, 2014 | 05:30 PM

Bluestroke2004

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I do believe OEM cap does use a O-ring on it. New O-ring comes with the Motorcraft filter. As mention before make sure you have a known good OEM cap. yours may have been damaged.

Feb 10, 2014 | 06:13 PM