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Oil Change: does my oil filter rubber seal need replacing?
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All K&N oil filters I have previously bought have come with a new rubber seal ... however I have never had any problems re-using the original once it has had a wipe clean and smeared with fresh oil providing it is not damaged. Prime the oil filter with oil, wind it on hand tight then a 1/4 turn more has always worked ok for me.

I agree with the above comment - new crush washer for the drain plug every time, but again not essential - you just need to tighten the bolt a tad more to get the compression seal - how much more is a tad more is open for debate which is why I use a new one.

Its all about using the correct tightening torque ........
Still a pupil at the school of life ....
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Re: Oil Change: does my oil filter rubber seal need replacing? - by Smurfbud - 18-09-15, 12:08 PM

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