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Re: leaky oil filter

Reply #25 –
Anyone with a Cat should be using a Cat brand filter,not sure if any will cross reference for a Cummins but they are much better
made then anything out there,way above Baldwin.Yes they cost more but well worth it.
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Re: leaky oil filter

Reply #26 –
Quote from: Sven and Kristi –
I just returned from a two month trip and have been plagued with the continuing oil leak.  During the last change, I tried a Wix filter.  I'm considering changing out the "oil lubricating head" on advise from a Cummins tech which I reached by phone.  His thought was that if this happened on three successive filters, the head may be damaged or warped.
I would agree.  Volkswagen had a problem with the first 1976 diesel Rabbits, they would instantly blow the filters off right after the first oil change and destroy the engine.  After blaming all the filter mfgs, they finally accepted responsibility by offering a self mandated program to replace the mounting surface for the oil filter.
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Re: leaky oil filter

Reply #27 –
We used Baldwin filters on all of our heavy equipment (inc Cats) including hyd systems never a problem. IMHO if one is having problem with leaks, blowing up filters ect, the issue is deeper than the brand of filter.
Bruce, Linda, and Macy
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Re: leaky oil filter

Reply #28 –
Swen,if problem is not fixed before your next filter change try and have someone else install it,may eliminate one scenario.
96 U270 BUILD 4810
85 380SL
Drummonds TN.

Re: leaky oil filter

Reply #29 –
If you purchase a NAPA Gold filter (WIX), the instructions are right on the side of the filter. No wrench ever required, just lube the gasket and follow the instructions. Each quarter turn is marked on the side of the filter. Check instruction #4 I've never had one leak this way.  3/4 turn, no more, no less.

If it still leaks, it must be the housing.

Pierce
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