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Old 06-02-2008, 11:34 AM
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I changed the oil last week and unfortunately there was a little spillage after removing the filter. But I managed to clean it up real good and wiped any excess. I even sprayed with brake cleaner to dry them off and Last night I noticed more wetspot.

Any area behind the engine I should check?
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check for leaks from your valve cover gasket
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check the filter seal/back of the filter. might be a small leak if the filter isn't tightened fully
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It might just be dripping off the subframe (like mine).
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supposedly hand tighten only right? which I did.
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Default Doesn't hurt to use a glove or something to try to grip it and give it another crank.
You'll never get it on nearly as tight as the dealer does!
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Default will do that tonight.
I did feel/see oil behind the fliter last night when I was wiping it with a towel.

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