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War_Eagle · 08-01-2015, 07:11 PM

Recently changed my oil and filter and now i have a leak. Looks like its coming from the oil filter housing. I have a 6 inch puddle after sitting for 5 hours. Pudlle is on the drivers side near the front and i have oil all over the filter housing

*note i did not replace the oil filter gasket.

Guess im going to go buy a new filter so i can replace that gasket
2010 v6 with 73,000

War_Eagle · 08-01-2015, 07:35 PM

Ok after futher examination before i went to the store i think i am leaking oil from below the oil filter cap. Somewhere on the housing. Maybe somewhere underneath. Im not sure if i have a warrenty or anything. I doubt it. I bought the car off craigslist with cash. Not sure what to do now. Can i add oil and keep driving. Its my only car i just spent all of my money on because i was sure i wasnt going to have a ******* oil leak

War_Eagle · 08-01-2015, 10:38 PM

Ok so it is leaking from my oil filter so im going to put RTV AROUND THE CAP

vinman · 08-01-2015, 10:55 PM

Just make sure the filter is on straight too

kjkjr27 · 08-02-2015, 01:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vinman

Just make sure the filter is on straight too

Eddiefuzz · 08-02-2015, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by War_Eagle

Ok so it is leaking from my oil filter so im going to put RTV AROUND THE CAP

Ventmaster · 08-02-2015, 07:22 PM

Replaced or not I'm betting the gasket got "displaced".

If it's not in the correct ridge, you'll get a significant leak. Double check the placement (and don't ask me how I know!).

And don't use RTV!

blakjak55 · 08-02-2015, 07:28 PM

If the filter is at least hand tight and the gasket seated properly there'll be no leaks.

I'm betting the old gasket from the previous filter is still on the mount and the new filter and gasket got screwed on top of it.

Put the RTV down.

10 Silver Bullet · 08-02-2015, 07:33 PM

Mine did the same thing, the Bosch filter gasket doesn't fit correctly in the housing and the filter came loose and started leaking. Make sure the gasket goes in the groove or you'll have that issue every time.

spyder · 08-03-2015, 01:55 AM

Yup the gasket needs to sit in properly. I always use Mobil 1 filter on mine (comes with a new gasket) and there was an incident when there was small leak that my buddy noticed as we finished the oil change and started the car up. Opened and realigned the thing and it was fine.

rontammy0 · 08-03-2015, 08:27 AM

Op my car did this when I pulled it out of the garage after the winter. It was not leaking when I stored it...when I backed out there was a small oil patch on the concrete floor. I took in for an oil change. It was the filter...it was loose the gasket started seeping some how. That was in April , I haven't had a problem since.

el ess A · 08-03-2015, 09:45 AM

If you need just a new gasket, in case you mucked up your old one, you can get one from GM, (ACDelco) under p/n 12577653. Just a few bucks most places. (list price at dealer is $6.10)

You need to get it located on the housing cap correctly as mentioned.

If you have damaged the cap, you can buy a replacement housing cap (comes with above O-ring) for around 25 bucks from Amazon. GM p/n 12583470 (list price at dealer is $57.80)

Ventmaster · 08-03-2015, 06:50 PM

One more story- I had a filter come apart. The bottom just below the filter element tore off and stayed at the bottom of the chamber.

Somehow it caused no issues (it was tough to get the top back on!) but luckily I saw it next oil change. Now I check the old filter carefully every change.

War_Eagle · 08-06-2015, 08:15 PM

I appreciate all the help.. My leak from the filter cap was huge.. Poured oil all over the drivers side of my engine and everywhere else. i put RTV (oil resistant) around the inside cap and i havent leaked a drop since. Right now im installing an oil catch can, and i'll be changing my oil again and going with a magnetic plug. Everythings good.

08-01-2015, 07:11 PM	#1
War_Eagle 2010 RS Drives: 2010 v6 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Birmingham Posts: 38	Omg oil leak Recently changed my oil and filter and now i have a leak. Looks like its coming from the oil filter housing. I have a 6 inch puddle after sitting for 5 hours. Pudlle is on the drivers side near the front and i have oil all over the filter housing *note i did not replace the oil filter gasket. Guess im going to go buy a new filter so i can replace that gasket 2010 v6 with 73,000

08-01-2015, 10:55 PM	#4
vinman The BBOMG fill-in husband Drives: 2015 2SS/RS 1LE AKA V1LE Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Elmira, NY Posts: 4,458 View My Garage	Just make sure the filter is on straight too __________________ UPSTATE C5 MEMBER

08-02-2015, 07:28 PM	#8
blakjak55 drinks virgil's Drives: 2010 2SS M6 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Missouri Posts: 448	If the filter is at least hand tight and the gasket seated properly there'll be no leaks. I'm betting the old gasket from the previous filter is still on the mount and the new filter and gasket got screwed on top of it. Put the RTV down. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS M6 - CAI Intake - Borla Stinger - VTC - 3.91's Eibach Sways - LG ZR28's - BMR Springs - 285/35 Squared

08-03-2015, 01:55 AM	#10
spyder Drives: 2010 V6 \| M6 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: new york Posts: 298	Yup the gasket needs to sit in properly. I always use Mobil 1 filter on mine (comes with a new gasket) and there was an incident when there was small leak that my buddy noticed as we finished the oil change and started the car up. Opened and realigned the thing and it was fine. __________________ BBK 304 LT headers w/ coating \| CAI Inc Intake w/ scoop \| VMax Ice-olator \| MRT v2 \| Elite catch can \| Trifecta Tune \| Eagle halos \| 20" Textured Black Forgestar F14s - They call it the black panther. 2010 Camaro LLT (sold) 2008 Yamaha WR250X 2011 Nissan Armada 4WD Platinum

08-03-2015, 09:45 AM	#12
el ess A Older Than Dirt Drives: 2010 & 2013 Camaros Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Aiken, SC Posts: 4,565	If you need just a new gasket, in case you mucked up your old one, you can get one from GM, (ACDelco) under p/n 12577653. Just a few bucks most places. (list price at dealer is $6.10) You need to get it located on the housing cap correctly as mentioned. If you have damaged the cap, you can buy a replacement housing cap (comes with above O-ring) for around 25 bucks from Amazon. GM p/n 12583470 (list price at dealer is $57.80) __________________ 2010 2SS TE, 1 of 822/2013 Camaro ZL1 vert, 1 of 54

08-01-2015, 07:35 PM	#2
War_Eagle 2010 RS Drives: 2010 v6 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Birmingham Posts: 38	Ok after futher examination before i went to the store i think i am leaking oil from below the oil filter cap. Somewhere on the housing. Maybe somewhere underneath. Im not sure if i have a warrenty or anything. I doubt it. I bought the car off craigslist with cash. Not sure what to do now. Can i add oil and keep driving. Its my only car i just spent all of my money on because i was sure i wasnt going to have a ******* oil leak

08-01-2015, 10:38 PM	#3
War_Eagle 2010 RS Drives: 2010 v6 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Birmingham Posts: 38	Ok so it is leaking from my oil filter so im going to put RTV AROUND THE CAP

08-02-2015, 07:22 PM	#7
Ventmaster Drives: 2017 1SS 6spd Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Utah Posts: 2,869	Replaced or not I'm betting the gasket got "displaced". If it's not in the correct ridge, you'll get a significant leak. Double check the placement (and don't ask me how I know!). And don't use RTV!

08-02-2015, 07:33 PM	#9
10 Silver Bullet Drives: 2010 Silver SS2 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Littlefield,Texas Posts: 183 View My Garage	Mine did the same thing, the Bosch filter gasket doesn't fit correctly in the housing and the filter came loose and started leaking. Make sure the gasket goes in the groove or you'll have that issue every time.

08-03-2015, 08:27 AM	#11
rontammy0 Account Suspended Drives: 2011 2SS/ RS INFERNO ORANGE L99 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Alliston Ontario Canada Posts: 9,057 View My Garage	Op my car did this when I pulled it out of the garage after the winter. It was not leaking when I stored it...when I backed out there was a small oil patch on the concrete floor. I took in for an oil change. It was the filter...it was loose the gasket started seeping some how. That was in April , I haven't had a problem since.

08-03-2015, 06:50 PM	#13
Ventmaster Drives: 2017 1SS 6spd Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Utah Posts: 2,869	One more story- I had a filter come apart. The bottom just below the filter element tore off and stayed at the bottom of the chamber. Somehow it caused no issues (it was tough to get the top back on!) but luckily I saw it next oil change. Now I check the old filter carefully every change.

08-06-2015, 08:15 PM	#14
War_Eagle 2010 RS Drives: 2010 v6 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Birmingham Posts: 38	I appreciate all the help.. My leak from the filter cap was huge.. Poured oil all over the drivers side of my engine and everywhere else. i put RTV (oil resistant) around the inside cap and i havent leaked a drop since. Right now im installing an oil catch can, and i'll be changing my oil again and going with a magnetic plug. Everythings good.