what could cause a torn oil filter gasket

Asked by mondos Aug 01, 2012 at 03:44 PM about the 2003 Lexus GS

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

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Who cares? Just clean the residual gasket material, install a new filter and move on. But, if it happens again next time you change the oil, it could be from the engine getting to hot.

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