Was just doing an oil change with a Toyota OEM filter. I went to apply some oil to the gasket and I can just spin the gasket around. Is that normal?
Oil filter gasket loose - normal?
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That might be unusual but I've never handled a Toyota filter. Used a Motorcraft FL500S on my Ford Edge lately and it leaked. Replaced with another FL500S and it is good now. Just the second time in >50 years of changing my own oil had that happen.
Sometimes little things can surprise you.
Sometimes little things can surprise you.
Yes, its pretty normal for OEM filters I've used. Motorcraft, Toyota, Honda, Mopar. I may just be wrong, but each filter while I was lubing the gasket was able to spin.
Same here.
If it spins but can't come out of the groove it's in, then it should be OK to use. Once the filter is installed it gets compressed anyway.
I think my experience is due to the amount of pressure I use to lube the gasket. Actually based on most experiences I would have to be.
I don’t understand the need for any pressure. First, unless things have changed, the OEM Denso filters come with pre-lubed gaskets. Second, a finger dipped in clean oil and ran around the gasket lightly doesn’t exert any pressure. This is especially true for P gaskets which are smooth compared to some flat gaskets I have encountered which were not. I didn’t exert any pressure on those either.
I don't have any feeling in my finger tips, so I cannot judge pressure very well, Neuropathy is a *****. Makes picking up small objects hell, and working on bolts and etc with no visibility is impossible. Should have elaborated that..
Feet too. Inherited from grandma and mom. Sucks balls.....
Some brands of filters have 'looser' gaskets than others. Not
a problem if you are careful installing and removing a filter.
My 2¢
a problem if you are careful installing and removing a filter.
My 2¢
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