1999 Pontiac Firebird blown oil filter gasket

1999 PONTIAC FIREBIRD
110,885 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MGFORTNER
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Every time I start my car it blows the oil filter gasket. The mechanic that says he has never seen this before says the oil pressure is too high (100 plus). What can I look for next?
Sep 4, 2010 at 7:07 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the oil pump pressure relief valve
Sep 5, 2010 at 1:24 PM
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