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Major oil leak after oil change

I changed the oil and filter on my Hyundai Sonata 3.3 2007
Now there is major oil coming from somewhere below the oil filter housing or there abouts. Not from the cap. Blowing out about 1/2 cup in five miles.

  • vctrtssn Jan 05, 2009

    I have the same problem on my 2007 SantaFe. I replaced the o-rings but oil is still coming from somewhere below the oil filter housing ???

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Your filter was installed either without the rubber seal, or the seal wasn't lubed before installation and it slipped, causing an improper seal. You will have to drain the oil again, remove the filter, and make sure it is reinstalled with a proper seal.

  • moose3833 Oct 01, 2010

    It could be the plastic protective cover for the underside. It can catch and drip on the lip of it and it looks like an oil leak.

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