Originally Posted by dieseldan44

Before you swap the oil canister gasket, often the bolts get loose over time. You can try just tightening the hex bolts. You'll need to modify an allen key but cutting part of the L off to get in there on one of the bolts.

This fix has worked on both of my 300D's, and many other forum members cars. Removing the oil filter housing is from what I can tell quite difficult. The power steering box is really in the way.

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