93 GMC Suburban

Tiny
JAYOE
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  • 1993 GMC SUBURBAN
  • V8
  • 4WD
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What causes the oil to leak arond the housing of the oil filter
Thursday, December 9th, 2010 AT 6:33 PM

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Tiny
CARADIODOC
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How fast? The filter could just be not fully tightened, or there could be a double gasket if the old one got stuck in place and overlooked. Usually that second gasket will blow out causing sudden loss of all oil. A loose filter will often cause a slow leak.

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Thursday, December 9th, 2010 AT 6:42 PM

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