What is the condition of the two rubber rings on the oil filter stem? I'm thinking they are petrified, allowing the oil from the filter housing to drain back to the pan. Then you start the engine, it pumps the filter housing full, and there isn't enough oil left in the pan.

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Rick Miley
2014 Tesla Model S
2018 Tesla Model 3
2017 Nissan LEAF
Former MB: 99 E300, 86 190E 2.3, 87 300E, 80 240D, 82 204D Euro
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