depdivr

Damn, you have to really try to f**K things up to cross thread an oil filter, generally they go on really easy or not at all. I am guessing that your oil filter seal may have a cut or crack. I would drain the oil, slowly back the filter off the block and take a look at the threads on the filter. Also put your pinky into the block and rub around the threads, if you see metal filings from the block or the filter or see any tears on the threads I would have it checked profesionaly. If you don't see any torn metal or tears on the threads, put on a new oil filter, oil up the seal before you put it on and fill her back up with oil. Check again for leaks.

Thats what any mechanic would do.

RBMike

Umm, is it tight?

Konrad_WRC

its no biggy if ur oil filter thread is f up u just get a 22 or 24mm and unscrew the whole thread with the nut u have ,and but an new one and screw it on. Its just like replacing a stude.

lovesmysuby04

iTrader: (4)

Do you have one of those new white oil filters cause there was a batch that was recalled for leaking around the o-ring. Subaru said it was a bad batch. I bought one from the dealership and found out that there was a recall on three filter #'s.

F08
F09
F10

You will find this number printed on the top of the filter. I took mine back and got a new one.

meilers

You can actually overtighten the oil filter and it will leak. You must watch for the "crush washer" -- it is designed to get squashed during the install, but it is possible to crush it so badly that it will leak.

jlp7t

The crush washer does not go between the oil filter and block! It goes between the oil plug and oil pan.

I'd check on the filter. I've heard rumors about the new ones leaking too.

lDeez lNutz

i remember reading that there was a recall on OIL FILTERS recently. source was from one of the NASIOC threads. ask your dealer about it.

pleiad7

iTrader: (3)

Here's the bulletin that SoA sent to all dealerships:

Only the 3 batches numbered F08, F09, and F10 were affected, so if you have one of those filters your dealer should be replacing it free of charge.

silentbob343

As others have pointed out some of the new filters are having seeping problems. This is not a recall item and SOA is only sending notices to the dealers to send those above-mentioned filters back. Go to your local dealer and buy a new filter. You might get a free filter, but they are under no obligation to do so. Don't go in there demanding a new filter and acting like a raped ape.