2001 Chevy Cavalier Oil Leak

Tiny
KRYSTAL792
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  • 2001 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
Engine Mechanical problem
2001 Chevy Cavalier Automatic

My car started leaking oil about 6 months ago. The oil only leaks when the car is running and it comes from where the seal is on the filter. If I replace the filter the leak stops but it comes back again about a month later and stops for another month spand when I change the filter. There's no left over seals and the filter is on correctly. Everyone i've questioned say there must be too much pressure build-up but they arent sure why. I'm having to replace to filter about once a month just so it doesn't leak. I've tried all different filters from cheap to expensive and they all stop te leak a month maybe 2 and it starts leaking again. Please help, and thanks alot!
Friday, February 19th, 2010 AT 8:38 AM

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Tiny
MMPRINCE4000
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Start by removing the oil pressure sender and screw in a mechanical oil pressure gauge.

Check pressure, but to cause a leak because of pressure, you would have to be in the 200 psi area.

It is also possible the filter base has a knick in it cutting the seal when installing.
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Sunday, February 21st, 2010 AT 8:09 AM

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