Thread: Cause of Leak at Oil Filter Housing Lid
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Old 06-09-2009, 09:01 AM
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When I picked up my SDL a few months ago I noticed a small oil stain on the front of the oil filter canister just below the top.

I changed the oil (Mann filter and large o ring as well) and noticed a small leak at the same location. After making sure the lid was properly torqued down I cleaned the spot and after doing this maybe 2 times the leak stopped.

Not sure what that indicates but my second oil change is coming this weekend so I am curious to see if the little leak returns.
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