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Archive Month: June 2017

Dealing with Oil Pressure

June 1, 2017

It’s a Matter of Regulation The vehicle owner had his oil and filter changed, and days later, oil deposits in his driveway revealed a leaking oil filter as the culprit. The filter was replaced, but the leaking symptoms recurred within days, and this time the filter gasket was protruding from its mounted position. Installing two […]

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Controlling Oil Pressure: It’s a Matter of Regulation

Controlling Oil Pressure: It’s a Matter of Regulation

June 1, 2017

When examining oil filters that are deformed from excessive pressure, filter gaskets blown or canister lock-seams unrolled, there is a reason for these conditions. While the oil filter is usually blamed for these conditions, the actual cause is over-pressurization due to a malfunction within the oil pump. Read on for pressurization issues involving GM, Kia […]

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