vrex Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 I recently changed the oil in my Fj09, and following the maintenance schedule in the owner's manual, did not change the filter this time. Now suddenly I have an oil leak AROUND THE FILTER (not the drain plug), to the tune of 3 or 4 drops in 24 hours, which I am very sure was not there before. I have re-tightened the filter to the correct torque and a little more, and the leak continues. I accept that I am going to have to re-drain the oil and change the filter, but I wonder if anyone can explain this? GRRRR . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbeau Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 Maybe the seal got messed up tightening it, hard to say. Throw a new filter on there and make sure to clean the seal surface real well. You don't have to drain the oil. Might just have to top it off when you're finished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norcal616 Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 I recall one brand I forget, had a random problem with the metal plate not being at correct depth and over time as the oil filter tightened itself, it unseated the oring seal ever so slightly... 2012 wr250f - C-class 30+ age group 2015 fz-07- Hordpower Edition-80whp 2015 fj-09- Graves Exhaust w/Woolich tune by 2WDW @120whp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member martyl Posted October 14, 2017 Premium Member Share Posted October 14, 2017 Personally I change the oil filter at every oil change. Doesn't make sense to put in fresh oil with old dirty oil in the oil filter. As stated just put on a new filter and top off level as needed. A Motorcyclist's Church is the open road.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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