Oil leak?

[Jhowe93]

I just changed my oil about 3 days ago, and iv;e noticed that i have oil leaking in the general area of the oil filter, my only problem is, the oil costs about $100 total, and i really dont want to go through that again. is there an easier way to fix this?

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[Jhowe93]

BTW i have a 1994 F150 5.8l

[steve1990]

Sometimes when you take the old filter off, the seal that seals the filter to the truck doesn’t come off with the filter, if that’s the case when you put the new filter on the old seal was still in there and you double sealed it and that can easily cause oil leaks…If not its quite possible that the filter wasn’t tightened down enough but i don’t think that would be the case as they really don’t need to be tight to begin with. Take a look at your old filter and see if it still has a seal on it.

[fitone]

Quoted From steve1990:

Sometimes when you take the old filter off, the seal that seals the filter to the truck doesn’t come off with the filter, if that’s the case when you put the new filter on the old seal was still in there and you double sealed it and that can easily cause oil leaks…If not its quite possible that the filter wasn’t tightened down enough but i don’t think that would be the case as they really don’t need to be tight to begin with. Take a look at your old filter and see if it still has a seal on it.

+1 on checking the new filter for the old seal that might still be there. But this usually results in a very noticeable leak. Suggest that you also use some brake clean to degrease that area and above the filter to help locate the source of your leak. Then recheck entire area that was degreased for leaks.

[college man]

if the problem was not there before. recheck the work. if
you still have the old filter check to see that the old seal
is still there.

[Jhowe93]

Good news, its not an oil leak!! Bad news, its coolant. apparently when my water pump blew out last week it broke the plate behind it so its just pouring coolant everywhere. great.

[Jhowe93]

And down goes solo. Had a shop check it out and the timing cover is bad, total cost for it is over a grand, time to sell it and move on

[EricTheCarGuy]

That is bad news sorry to hear it. Perhaps you could fix it yourself for much less, if it’s just the cover you wouldn’t have to mess with the timing I wouldn’t think.

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