1987 Dodge Omni oil filter

1987 DODGE OMNI
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THADDEUS WASHINGTON
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1987 Dodge Omni 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic ? miles

the car stopped cause it was low on oil put some and changed the oil filter then when i started it oil was shooting out of the oil filter.why?
Jan 10, 2009 at 9:06 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi:
Chances are the old o-ring from the old filter stuck to the engine and the new one was unable to seal as a result. Remove the filter and check for the old one. If it is there, remove it, make sure the new one is in place on the new filter and has a thin film of oil on it and replace it.

Let me know if this helps.

Joe
Mar 5, 2009 at 7:44 PM
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