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Old August 10th 04, 02:31 AM
Denny
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"PAPAGENE4JACK" > wrote in message
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> I have been changing my own oil for over 40 yrs in every car you can think
> of and i never heard of a rubber gasket on a filter cracking because it
> was on too tight.


If I had to guess, I'd bet that the gasket from the old filter stuck on the
block and they didn't catch it before putting on the new filter. The ole
"double gasket" trap will get you every time.. <G>

Denny

> sound like th bozo didnt tighten it enough that will make it leak. Just
> so happens I have a new 04 carravan and it takes less than 15 minutes to
> change the oil and filter. I suggest to do it your self and you will be
> sure its done right and you will save money too.
> Regards papa
>



 




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