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So I got ahead of myself when changing the oil in my truck today. I forgot to oil the gasket on my new oil filter before putting it on. Is this likely to cause any problems besides possible making it a little tough to get the filter off at the next oil change?? A little help to ease my mind please!

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So I got ahead of myself when changing the oil in my truck today. I forgot to oil the gasket on my new oil filter before putting it on. Is this likely to cause any problems besides possible making it a little tough to get the filter off at the next oil change?? A little help to ease my mind please!
just make sure no oil leaks
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So I got ahead of myself when changing the oil in my truck today. I forgot to oil the gasket on my new oil filter before putting it on. Is this likely to cause any problems besides possible making it a little tough to get the filter off at the next oil change?? A little help to ease my mind please!

 

if u used a quality filter they usually come with a coating of grease, stick with factory when it comes to oil filters.

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I cranked it when I got done and backed it out to switch places with another vehicle in the driveway checked, and no oil was leaking. Haven't actually driven it yet so I guess I will just keep an eye on it. I used a Fram oil filter BTW.

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Don't worry about it. There won't be any problems.

 

Don

 

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But here, take this so you don't forget next time... :lol:

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no problems...just make sure you check next oil change that the gasket comes off the block and is not stuck

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HAHA I deff wont forget next time.
I prefill the filter and then dip my finger into the oil to coat the gasket - that's my way of not forgetting.
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HAHA I deff wont forget next time.
I prefill the filter and then dip my finger into the oil to coat the gasket - that's my way of not forgetting.

 

I do the same.
C & A s Dad Senior Enthusiast

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The oil on the gskt just keeps it from sticking and grabbing when you are tightening it. Makes it spin around nice and easy with the filter and it may help when it comes time to take it off.

 

I am sure you do not want to hear this, but you should use the search function on this forum or any other for that matter and search Fram Filters. Not that they will every cause you any problems but they are the bottom of the food chain when it comes to quality. There are many good filters out there, Wix, (NAPA and CARQUEST's premium filters are supplied by Wix) AC, Amsoil, some say the Mobil filters are great. Do a little digging and you will see that not many folks who think much of their truck will use a Fram.

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The oil on the gskt just keeps it from sticking and grabbing when you are tightening it. Makes it spin around nice and easy with the filter and it may help when it comes time to take it off.

 

I was a professional oil change jockey for seven years, and I couldn’t have said that any better. :lol:

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