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Nov 25, 2017 | 07:34 PM

lotsofords

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Oil Filter leaking

I just had my oil changed at the dealer. I took a 2 mile trip and found it was leaking at the filter. So I wiped it off, drove it and yes, It was still leaking. Took it back, watched as they changed it and it is leaking. Thoughts?
I did try hand tightening it. It is a motorcraft. No issued before this.

Nov 25, 2017 | 07:41 PM

jhonathank

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Is it possible the old filter 'o-ring' might have came loose and is stuck to the filter housing? I've seen this type of thing before but it's pretty uncommon.

Nov 25, 2017 | 08:06 PM

Brandon606

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From: Rush

^^ what he said

Nov 25, 2017 | 08:55 PM

2009kr

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Lots of cases where it looks like it's leaking, but it's just the dirty oil that dripped on the outside of the gasket when it was installed leaking out. I had to wipe mine off a couple of times before it stopped when the deealer did the change. Wasn't a problem when I changed it. I'm neater I suppose.

Nov 25, 2017 | 09:22 PM

wfedwar

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it's a motorcraft oil filter problem. leaks at the seam. I had one do it too. Read up on it, it's common.

Nov 27, 2017 | 07:54 PM

lotsofords

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Just wanted to give the final story. Evidently the first oil filter did have a seam failure. But I think the second one was more to what 2009kr said. I wiped it of extremely well all along the seam and top. Tried to give it one hard turn when cold, but it did not budge. So I do believe it was residual on top that dripped onto the side when it was in motion.

Nov 27, 2017 | 08:01 PM

wfedwar

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Thanks for the follow up

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Nov 27, 2017 | 09:24 PM

jaxf250

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Did my first OC this past Saturday. Removed the oil filter last. Center punched first and let drain for a long time, then when the flow stopped I opened the OEM filter a couple turns and a LOT more oil came out from the top. This, mind you, was long after the oil pan had been draining for a solid hour and was pretty much empty. (yes, before you think it, the first thing I do is remove the filler cap up top) I was surprised at how much oil was up there in the area where the filter screws on to. I let it hang there for about 15 - 20 minutes more while the oil flow continued and then it finally was over. Thoroughly cleaned the area and pre-loaded the new MC filter and buttoned her all back up. I can only imagine how much residue a quick-change tech at Ford/Quicklane/insert-name-here place may leave behind if they change and fill the oil in a 6.7L in under 45 minutes. This sucker takes long time to clean out properly. $0.02