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drew peacock · 10-10-2015, 10:09 AM

yo lads.
2 weeks ago i changed my oil and filter..used an ac delco filter..
tightened it up half a turn
ok noticed today it's leaking...so removed the filter...checked and cleaned the gasket and tighened it 3/4 of a turn.
it's still weeping a little..
anyone have any ideas?
maybe a bad filter i think?
cheers drew

Swacer · 10-10-2015, 10:12 AM

I had a similar problem, I believe I overtightened the filter. Changed the oil and filter, all good now.

To save you from more frustrations, just change it.

drew peacock · 10-10-2015, 10:17 AM

how tight exactly should it be?did u use ac delco?
first time i did it half a turn

Rock-It Man · 10-10-2015, 03:54 PM

Should be 1 turn. Sticker right on the filter says so.

I once had an STP filer that was leaking around the swaged over sheet metal bead, and had to replace it. I've never seen that on an AC Delco filter.

Make sure the mating surface on the engine is clean and that you oil the rubber gasket so that the filter can easily go a full turn.

GEN-IV · 10-10-2015, 06:08 PM

I put them on about 3/4 turn, hand tight, and no issues. It's probably a bad filter, nothing that you did, just pick up a new one and another quart of oil.

sdynak · 10-10-2015, 07:34 PM

Echo others.. not worth playing with.. just get a new one and replace for peace of mind. I did just put on a Mobil1 filter.. so far so good.

BLK141SS · 10-10-2015, 07:39 PM

Make sure you don't have a double gasket. Sometimes the old gasket will stick to the filter flange on the engine block. After checking, clean the mounting flange and then the gasket on the filter and lightly oil it again. Hand tighten the filter, I put mine on fairly tight to be honest. If it leaks after this, then replace the filter.

BigRed585Lbs · 10-10-2015, 07:46 PM

Make sure you don't have one of the "E" suffix filters. They're not as good as the older PF46 filters.

Or get a NAPA Gold or Wix and worry no more.

What does Bobtheoilguy know anyway.

Nelly101 · 10-10-2015, 08:00 PM

I had the same issue..I bought my Camaro back in June and put about 1500 miles on it and I noticed there were spots on the floor in my garage.I looked underneath and noticed oil on the filter..Shoot I have warranty on it so I took it to the dealership and the service guy told be it was a bad seal on the ac delco oil filter..Changed the filter and no more leak so far..but only put about 100 miles since replacement..it just sucks that I have to check after driving it..shouldn't have to...

Rock-It Man · 10-10-2015, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigRed585Lbs

Make sure you don't have one of the "E" suffix filters. They're not as good as the older PF46 filters. Or PF63.

Or get a NAPA Gold and worry no more.

There's nothing wrong with the "E" filters.

MrChrisLS3 · 10-10-2015, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BLK141SS

Make sure you don't have a double gasket. Sometimes the old gasket will stick to the filter flange on the engine block. After checking, clean the mounting flange and then the gasket on the filter and lightly oil it again. Hand tighten the filter, I put mine on fairly tight to be honest. If it leaks after this, then replace the filter.

This was my first thought, as I had exactly this situation on a previous car.

lawman007 · 10-10-2015, 10:46 PM

Was that the filter housing not the actual filter right? The filter has opened ends on both sides and sits in a housing.

drew peacock · 10-10-2015, 11:09 PM

cheers guys.
all mating surfaces are perfect.
will replace the filter..it didn't leak at first..only started a week after i fitted it..

myold88 · 10-11-2015, 05:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BLK141SS

Make sure you don't have a double gasket. Sometimes the old gasket will stick to the filter flange on the engine block. After checking, clean the mounting flange and then the gasket on the filter and lightly oil it again. Hand tighten the filter, I put mine on fairly tight to be honest. If it leaks after this, then replace the filter.

I had a slight oil leak when my SS was under warranty. A Chevy dealer told me I had
2 filter gaskets from my last oil change. They fixed it at no charge.
My mechanic (indépendant/friend) told me 2 gaskets would leak large amounts
oil as the filter would not seal, and he knew he only put one gasket on my car.
Long story short, it was my oil pan gasket that was leaking all along, which was
also fixed by another Chevy dealer under warranty.
I still don't know if you can drive any distance with 2 oil filter gaskets without a very
large leak.

10-10-2015, 10:09 AM	#1
drew peacock Banned Drives: 2012 2SS INFERNO ORANGE Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: sweden Posts: 1,843	leaking around oil filter yo lads. 2 weeks ago i changed my oil and filter..used an ac delco filter.. tightened it up half a turn ok noticed today it's leaking...so removed the filter...checked and cleaned the gasket and tighened it 3/4 of a turn. it's still weeping a little.. anyone have any ideas? maybe a bad filter i think? cheers drew

10-10-2015, 10:12 AM	#2
Swacer Drives: 2018 GT350 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: PA Posts: 2,719	I had a similar problem, I believe I overtightened the filter. Changed the oil and filter, all good now. To save you from more frustrations, just change it. __________________ Off to the Dark Side

10-10-2015, 06:08 PM	#5
GEN-IV Right Cam Drives: 2010 LS3 / 79 Z28 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Maine Posts: 508	I put them on about 3/4 turn, hand tight, and no issues. It's probably a bad filter, nothing that you did, just pick up a new one and another quart of oil. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS M6 CGM E-Force + 2015 1LT V6/A6

10-10-2015, 07:34 PM	#6
sdynak Drives: 2010 1SS Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Bayville, NJ Posts: 936	Echo others.. not worth playing with.. just get a new one and replace for peace of mind. I did just put on a Mobil1 filter.. so far so good. __________________ 2010 1SS LS3, Black, 235/250, .621/.615, 114 + 4, Kooks Stepped Headers, 3.91's, Bo White PTB, Flowmaster Mufflers, Cold Air Industries CAI, Apex Scoop & Windshield Washer Relocate, SLP Wheels, Skip Shift Eliminate, Barton Flat Stick, OEM HID/Halos, Dyno Tuned by ECS

10-10-2015, 07:46 PM	#8
BigRed585Lbs Drives: Sierra and Tahoe Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: By Marion, MS Posts: 1,324 View My Garage	Make sure you don't have one of the "E" suffix filters. They're not as good as the older PF46 filters. Or get a NAPA Gold or Wix and worry no more. What does Bobtheoilguy know anyway. Last edited by BigRed585Lbs; 10-11-2015 at 08:49 AM.

10-10-2015, 10:17 AM	#3
drew peacock Banned Drives: 2012 2SS INFERNO ORANGE Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: sweden Posts: 1,843	how tight exactly should it be?did u use ac delco? first time i did it half a turn

10-10-2015, 03:54 PM	#4
Rock-It Man 376 cubic inches of fun Drives: 2023 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MA Posts: 4,033 View My Garage	Should be 1 turn. Sticker right on the filter says so. I once had an STP filer that was leaking around the swaged over sheet metal bead, and had to replace it. I've never seen that on an AC Delco filter. Make sure the mating surface on the engine is clean and that you oil the rubber gasket so that the filter can easily go a full turn.

10-10-2015, 07:39 PM	#7
BLK141SS Drives: 2014 1SS M6 NPP Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Watauga,Tx Posts: 211 View My Garage	Make sure you don't have a double gasket. Sometimes the old gasket will stick to the filter flange on the engine block. After checking, clean the mounting flange and then the gasket on the filter and lightly oil it again. Hand tighten the filter, I put mine on fairly tight to be honest. If it leaks after this, then replace the filter.

10-10-2015, 08:00 PM	#9
Nelly101 Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Connecticut Posts: 139	I had the same issue..I bought my Camaro back in June and put about 1500 miles on it and I noticed there were spots on the floor in my garage.I looked underneath and noticed oil on the filter..Shoot I have warranty on it so I took it to the dealership and the service guy told be it was a bad seal on the ac delco oil filter..Changed the filter and no more leak so far..but only put about 100 miles since replacement..it just sucks that I have to check after driving it..shouldn't have to...

10-10-2015, 10:46 PM	#12
lawman007 Panama-Gulf War Vet Drives: '11 SW 1LT/RS 6M Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: From Carmichael, CA to Matthews, NC 01/2021 Posts: 769	Was that the filter housing not the actual filter right? The filter has opened ends on both sides and sits in a housing. __________________

10-10-2015, 11:09 PM	#13
drew peacock Banned Drives: 2012 2SS INFERNO ORANGE Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: sweden Posts: 1,843	cheers guys. all mating surfaces are perfect. will replace the filter..it didn't leak at first..only started a week after i fitted it..