I just changed the oil and oil filter on my 06 Hyundai Sonata (1st time). I just bought it 3 months ago, not a single oil leak before. Now, everytime I drive it, it just spurts out oil out of the engine somewhere. It's not out of the drain plug, I tightened it solid, and I can see oil pools in the engine housing itself, well above the oil pan.
I had to have done something wrong with the filter, which was on top of the engine (not underneath like my other cars were), I think because it's a v6. I just pulled the old one out and put the new one in, didn't seem that difficult, but apparently something went seriously wrong.
Does anyone have any idea what is causing this oil to come out? The cap on top of the oil filter is failry tight (you couldn't loosen it by hand), I can't see that oil would come out of that cap, since it didn't before, but maybe I need to put more torque on tightening it. Anyone know?
2007-12-21 15:09:31 · 10 answers · asked by Tyler PA 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
In response to Dodge man, there were 2 o-rings on the piece that holds the filter, a littler one, and a larger one, which I did not replace. I can certainly see HOW they would cause a leak, but not sure WHY they would, since it was not leaking 2 seconds before I started.
2007-12-21 15:25:36 · update #1
it sounds like the old gasket from the old filter stayed on the adapter,and now its not sealing up,remove the filter and see if there isn't two gaskets on it,that will cause it,either that or the filter is loose,most of the time though its an old gasket that causes the problem,you only need one on it,but sometimes the old one will stick and you wont notice it,good luck with it,hope that is it,have a good holiday.
2007-12-21 15:15:17 · answer #1 · answered by dodge man 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
First, does the car have an external spin-on type oil filter?
If so, chances are that when you put the new oil filter on, the gasket from the old filter was still on the faceplate. A double gasketed oil filter will always leak.
Second, if the car has an internal oil filter, the type where you have to remove a cap and extract the paper filter element, chances are that when you replaced the cap you may not have replaced the O-ring that goes around the cap seal.
It should be replaced every time.
Worse case senario is, you may have over torqued the cap and cracked it, especially if it is only made of plastic. It is even possible to do if it is made of cast aluminum.
2007-12-22 02:03:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
See what happens when you try and save money and do it yourself? Now why would you want to do it yourself when the car is still under warranty? Do you not realize that if anything goes wrong, your warranty may be invalid ? Chances are you should go purchase a new filter and this time make sure that the 'O' ring that was on the filter is not stuck to the engine block from first filter. I hope you only put 4-4.5 litres of oil in it as well. Allways make sure that the filter you buy is a brand name and that the clown selling it to you even knows what a hyundai is, A small 1/8 difference in the gasket can cost you a motor.
2007-12-21 15:23:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
You might have overtorqued the oil filter or you might have a leak at the head gasket if you overfilled the oil. Also if the Head Gasket was a previous problem, there would be some coolant loss as the engine overheats and causes the oil to flow out which in turn will cause the vehicle to shut off if you are driving it. If you want to do a test, simply refill the oil, park in a place where no one cares if you lose oil or put a pan underneath and watch your engine temp. If the engine temp goes up, you have a bad Head Gasket.
2007-12-21 15:25:06 · answer #4 · answered by roger S 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Some filter brands have had a problem of having "double gaskets". You may have one of those or the old filter gasket may have stayed on when you took the old one off. Did you compare the filter sizes of the one that came off to the one going on? I have encountered people at auto parts stores who give you the wrong filter. You definitely don't want to overtighten the filter. Hand tight without use of tools is what should be done.
2007-12-21 15:23:40 · answer #5 · answered by Otto 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you can't see where it's coming out, you'll have to get it steam cleaned and watch it. There's nothing there you have to overtighten. But first of all, I'd take off the filter and look at the rubber gasket .
2007-12-21 15:27:25 · answer #6 · answered by Bob H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dodge man is right. But someone could have sold you the wrong filter.
2007-12-21 15:23:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nice job slick!
2007-12-21 15:14:27 · answer #8 · answered by BFH 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i agree with dodge man but if that is not the problem...may be your main seal!!! not cool
2007-12-21 15:17:34 · answer #9 · answered by sparkles 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
dodgeman knows. good luck
2007-12-21 16:09:55 · answer #10 · answered by Daniel 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋