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Oil filter o-ring seal?

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The first few oil changes did on the bike I reused the o-ring on the oil filter retaining plate and never had a problem with leaks. Then I made the mistake of using a new one that came with the STP filter and now it has a slow leak that annoys me, not like its dripping constantly but it gets the cover oily and drips small amount. Has anyone had better success with other brands or any tips to help this? Thanks, Ed
 
I have always used Fram never had a problem! You can get the OEM O ring from your dealer if you need one
 
Ditto.

I heard some aftermarket filters came with undersized orings recently; smaller diameter.
 
I had success with fram for a couple of years then i got 3 leakers in a row. Now i use o.e.m. seals and keep a spare in stock. Too large--too small--too thin. wierd?????
 
I bought OEM "O" rings from the dealer for oil changes. I bought 6, all were under size and none sealed. I'm still making do with the original that came on the bike. It doesnt leak.......yet. :-)

Earl

SqDancerLynn1 said:
I have always used Fram never had a problem! You can get the OEM O ring from your dealer if you need one
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These posts make me wonder who the culprit is with these oil rings.
 
Gee, that's odd. The only ones I've ever used have been aftermarket ones that come with the filters, sometimes reusing them if I get a filter that doesn't have an o-ring. I've never had a leaker in the bunch! :D
 
I have a stock of GS1000 and GS1100 orings from the days when the filters came with one for each. I just reuse the old one, clean it up and put a very thin smear of silastic on it each time I put it back on. I have never ever had a leak. One day I may change it.
 
I guess this is a good lesson for everybody then, if the seal doesn't leak don't change it
 
saaz said:
I have a stock of GS1000 and GS1100 orings from the days when the filters came with one for each.
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They still do. They are called "Hi-Flo Filtro" HF-133. I get them from my local non-dealer motorcycle shop, have for years. 8)
 
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