Oil filter leak Options

[danmumo]

I really need your knowledge guys! I found that the reason my oil filter is dry is because my car is leaking a huge amount of oil right where the oil filter goes. Does anyone know how I can stop this and what I would need to do and change?

Thanks for your time

[Box]

I've never heard of them, I'd stick to OEM and top name brands. There's no point in replacing the head-gasket unless there are signs of it going out. As far as a good tune up I'd do the timing belt with all of the tensioners and pulleys, water pump, thermostat, oil pump, PCV valve, spark plugs and wires, distributor cap and rotor, air filter, fuel filter, valve cover with spark plug tube seals, and replace the gearbox oil. I'd flush out the cooling system before changing the pump as well. Another thing you might look into is replacing the fuel pump strainer and flushing the injectors out. Can also do brakes and suspension if you feel like it. Of course a lot of this I'd only do if you plan on keeping the car for a long time. If not just run the car until something breaks, then replace it. Of course first thing first is figuring out why it's dumping oil everywhere.

This post has been edited by Box: Nov 7, 2013 - 9:43 PM

[danmumo]

I've never heard of them, I'd stick to OEM and top name brands. There's no point in replacing the head-gasket unless there are signs of it going out. As far as a good tune up I'd do the timing belt with all of the tensioners and pulleys, water pump, thermostat, oil pump, PCV valve, spark plugs and wires, distributor cap and rotor, air filter, fuel filter, valve cover with spark plug tube seals, and replace the gearbox oil. I'd flush out the cooling system before changing the pump as well. Another thing you might look into is replacing the fuel pump strainer and flushing the injectors out. Can also do brakes and suspension if you feel like it. Of course a lot of this I'd only do if you plan on keeping the car for a long time. If not just run the car until something breaks, then replace it. Of course first thing first is figuring out why it's dumping oil everywhere.

That is a long list! I do keep to keep the car forever. My girlfriend and I both have 6ge celicas and we want to keep them for as long as we can in the best running shape possible. Both of them need a lot of work and we will try and slowly get everything done. It is hard when you're on a tight budget and going to university. Things I really need go get done for next year are timing belt, suspension, the oil leak and figuring out why my car idles at 1300rpms.