I did an oil change on our recently purchased 2010 Range Rover Sport. When I removed the filter, I noticed that there was a spring, a flat cap looking piece and a pointed cap looking piece sitting on the inner portion of the oil filter. They appear that they would normally be sitting on the inside, top part of the filter cover. I cleaned the cover thoroughly, inserted the filter and reinstalled the filter/cover. Question, is the spring and cap required? I plan on ordering a new oil filter cover but I needed to finish up the oil change and move the vehicle. Can the vehicle be driven without the spring/caps?

On a related note, I ordered an oil filter cover socket. Firstinfo F3546LR90.2mm 15 flutes. It worked great. I wish that I would have bought one three years ago. Makes the oil change so much faster and easier. Ordered through Amazon. It was about $15. Get one, save yourself the headache of trying to remove the oil filter cap without one.

Phil
2010 Range Rover Sport HSE Santorini Black
2010 Range Rover Sport HSE Stornaway Grey

 

I'm late to this party but have the same problem this morning...