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10-17-2014, 02:20 PM
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Oil filter loosening off
Just wondering if there is anyone else out there in ZL1 land that have had there oil filter loosen off? I just got done going on a longer road trip and when I parked the car in the garage I noticed oil dripping from underneath the engine. I thought oh great, rear seal, valve cover or oil pan gaskets. But no, I took it into the dealership and to my surprise they told me the filter had loosened off and that they have had 3 other Camaro's that had come in with the same issue. They said it was probably from engine vibration at high RPM. Hmmm maybe or I say the service department not tightening them properly. The old saying is, thread it on until hand tight and then give it a 1/4 turn more after that. My concern is "what if" the filter came off while I was driving? Just putting it out there.
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10-17-2014, 02:39 PM
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Drives: Evil Eva, 2010 2SS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Falls Church, Virginia
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That is really weird...
Maybe it is a rookie who is not lubing the seal gasket on the filter, resulting in a less than ideal seal?
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10-17-2014, 07:30 PM
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Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Dallas, Texas
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 The first thing they teach along with adding the new oil into the filter before installing. At least the tech didn't use the filter wrench to tighten it! 
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10-17-2014, 09:07 PM
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Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2011
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Somebody did something wrong I have never had this happen on any vehicle.
I have seen stuff happen that others have done. double gasket, etc. chances are they did not lube the rubber seal or they just did not snug it down tight enough. you lube that oring and snug it right and you usually have to use the wrench to get it off.
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10-17-2014, 11:07 PM
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Drives: '21 ZLE A10 Join Date: May 2012
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10-17-2014, 11:31 PM
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