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Ecotec Oil Filter Cap O-ring

Monday, August 06, 2007 7:40 AM

The Repair guide suggests you replace the o-ring on the cap to the oil fillter compartment every oil change. I've done a couple of oil changes and haven't replaced it yet. Does anyone actually do this? Where can you buy them?

Re: Ecotec Oil Filter Cap O-ring

Monday, August 06, 2007 8:44 AM

Darkstars

you can get the filters form the part stores as just the filter, or as the filter with the housing.

me personally no I don't change the house. I change oil in my cavs every 2,000 miles both have 25-30K miles and neither has ever had the housing changed.

If you crack it or it starts to leak replace it, otherwise don't waist your money

Re: Ecotec Oil Filter Cap O-ring

Tuesday, August 07, 2007 6:18 PM

HELFENBEIN

Yeah, I don't think we've ever replaced one of these o-rings at work, not even once. Definitely inspect it each time and look for cracks, small tears or other general imperfections that common sense would suggest may cause a problem. If you see something out of the ordinary, change it, otherwise, slap 'er back in.

I must admit though, it is kind of odd that these filters all do not come with replacement gaskets. Every other canister-style filter that I have ever worked with always includes a replacement (Ford diesels, VWs, Lexus', Jaguars, Mercedes', Smarts, older Chevys, etc, etc...). Some even have 2, 3, 4 and up to 5 that need to be replaced.

Either way, your original will be good for a long time.

Re: Ecotec Oil Filter Cap O-ring

Tuesday, August 07, 2007 6:45 PM

Sunfires... eh (Tom)

If you want one paypal me $1. lol
I have a bunch.

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