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Originally Posted by gsbaxter
Make sure the old oil filter gasket doesn't stick on the block. Mine did. I didn't look closely at the old filter. Tightened the new one up,7 quarts of Mobil 1. Started it up to check for leaks. Blew out 5 quarts of oil in no time.
Stupid, but make sure the old gasket is on the old filter.  |
Excellent warning, but don't feel so bad; you are not the first one to do this, and you won't be the last. I work in an auto parts store and hear this story from a customer at least once a month.
Many years ago my sister had a '79 Toyota Celica with a 20R engine, and the filter gasket would stick to the engine
every time I changed the oil for her rather than come off with the filter. I have never had this happen to me on any other vehicle, but I learned early on (the hard way like you) to always check!
Thanks for the post, it may help someone avoid a big mess!