Changed my own oil but now i have an oil leak
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You dont need to repalce the filter or the oil again.
Just remove the filter being careful not to spill to much oil, make sure there is no dirt on the filter gasket and the block, reoil the filter gasket and then replace the filter, start the truck and check for leaks.
After you shut it back off then top it back off if needed.
Make sure that you always inspect the oil filter gasket before you put a new filter on and that you wipe the block and surrounding area clean and then use new oil, not used oil, to oil the filter gasket.
Just remove the filter being careful not to spill to much oil, make sure there is no dirt on the filter gasket and the block, reoil the filter gasket and then replace the filter, start the truck and check for leaks.
After you shut it back off then top it back off if needed.
Make sure that you always inspect the oil filter gasket before you put a new filter on and that you wipe the block and surrounding area clean and then use new oil, not used oil, to oil the filter gasket.
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First, that oil is pretty light for the summer heat, next time run a 10W/40 for better results.
As for the leak, pull the old filter, see if a second rubber o-ring seal is still stuck up inside the mount, if not, make sure all the bolts are tight that hold the oil filter housing on, also check the oil sending unit, one of theses things is causing your leak.
As for the leak, pull the old filter, see if a second rubber o-ring seal is still stuck up inside the mount, if not, make sure all the bolts are tight that hold the oil filter housing on, also check the oil sending unit, one of theses things is causing your leak.
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Mike,
Thanks for the the info.
The 5w40 was what the dealer told me to use and what they had in it when I bought it. I thought it was a little on the light side as well. As far as the seal goes, I know for a fact there was not one left on and I made sure I cleaned the seat too. I will check the mounting bolts and sending unit. Is the sending unit located above the filter?
Thanks for the the info.
The 5w40 was what the dealer told me to use and what they had in it when I bought it. I thought it was a little on the light side as well. As far as the seal goes, I know for a fact there was not one left on and I made sure I cleaned the seat too. I will check the mounting bolts and sending unit. Is the sending unit located above the filter?