Oil leaks

1997 ACURA INTEGRA
125 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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INTEGRALSVTECH
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WHy does my car leak oil from were the oil filter connects to the sandwich adaptor everytime its turned on? I barely gave it an oil change.
Apr 25, 2011 at 5:12 PM
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CARADIODOC
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Can't really tell from where I'm sitting but the two most likely causes of an oil leak at the filter is it isn't tight or the old gasket stuck in place and got overlooked. Usually that "double-gasket" will blow out and cause a big leak.
Apr 25, 2011 at 5:17 PM
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