Oil in Oil Filter mount. - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

goshem · 01-30-2015, 01:53 PM

Is this normal?

mav1178 · 01-30-2015, 01:56 PM

Yes.

Tt3Sheppard · 01-30-2015, 01:57 PM

Mine has had a decent amount in there for the past 2000 miles, haven't seen any falling out. Will probably require some high G turns lol

GotBRZ1691 · 01-30-2015, 02:09 PM

I noticed that on mine last oil change. Oil levels have not changed since.

evan · 01-30-2015, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by goshem

Is this normal?

I can't speak for everybody else, but mine does not do that. Make sure the mounting surface is clean (grit builds up in there) when changing the filter and make sure you get a nice bit of oil around the new filter gasket ring.

Rinse, Repeat and Update us.

zkv476 · 01-30-2015, 04:11 PM

No it's not normal if it was clean when the filter was installed, it means there's a leak. Remove the filter, clean the surface and O-ring, re-lube and re-install.

On the other hand if there was oil there when you changed the filter and it was never wiped clean, then yes that would be expected.

BRZnut · 01-30-2015, 05:56 PM

I've never noticed that. I do my own oil/filter changes and only use the Subaru black filter and always rub some oil on the rubber ring and install the filter only hand tight. What filter are you using?

BRZnut · 01-30-2015, 06:03 PM

BTW, some have reported similar leaks with the K+N filter:

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=71882

00NissanNinja · 01-30-2015, 06:18 PM

I don't have that. Mines has been clean, since the first oil change and oil changes since. But I do my own oil changes could be someone wasted some and neglected to clean up afterwards and if so its normal, otherwise might have a leak.

chas3wba0 · 01-30-2015, 06:23 PM

Not supposed to happen, but the catch plate is there in case it does... not a big issue, just make sure you lube up the O-ring next time and tighten as much as you can with your bare hands only (no tools)

strat61caster · 01-30-2015, 06:24 PM

I wouldn't worry about a little bit seeping out over the course of several months/thousand miles.

If you don't do your own oil changes it could be buildup since you got the car as a tech has little incentive to wipe down the interface or use a dab of oil on the rubber seal, and I've had terrible luck with techs not tightening or over-tightening things, both could lead to seepage. If your really bothered by it you can pull the filter off wipe down in there and reinstall it and keep an eye on it.

N1rve · 01-31-2015, 03:39 AM

I inspected this on my car and I do not have this.

Currently have on a Toyota Oil Filter (literally branded Toyota) that is black.

01-30-2015, 01:53 PM	#1
goshem Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: 16' WRX Location: Bay Area Posts: 107 Thanks: 8 Thanked 17 Times in 15 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Oil in Oil Filter mount. Is this normal?

01-30-2015, 04:11 PM	#6
zkv476 Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Drives: 2014 SWP BRZ, MT Location: New Jersey Posts: 240 Thanks: 11 Thanked 140 Times in 90 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	No it's not normal if it was clean when the filter was installed, it means there's a leak. Remove the filter, clean the surface and O-ring, re-lube and re-install. On the other hand if there was oil there when you changed the filter and it was never wiped clean, then yes that would be expected. __________________ The answer is racecar. Always.

01-30-2015, 06:18 PM	#9
00NissanNinja The Thread Lurker Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: '14 BRZ, '17 GTI, MT09 Location: SW OH Posts: 552 Thanks: 282 Thanked 213 Times in 135 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I don't have that. Mines has been clean, since the first oil change and oil changes since. But I do my own oil changes could be someone wasted some and neglected to clean up afterwards and if so its normal, otherwise might have a leak. Last edited by 00NissanNinja; 01-30-2015 at 06:28 PM.

01-30-2015, 06:23 PM	#10
chas3wba0 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: Yes Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,052 Thanks: 1,629 Thanked 813 Times in 407 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Not supposed to happen, but the catch plate is there in case it does... not a big issue, just make sure you lube up the O-ring next time and tighten as much as you can with your bare hands only (no tools) __________________ "If thy pleaſure be in Underſteere, thou art Weird." - Distraxi

01-31-2015, 03:39 AM	#12
N1rve Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: 2019 BMW ///M4 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,332 Thanks: 102 Thanked 1,167 Times in 714 Posts Mentioned: 28 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I inspected this on my car and I do not have this. Currently have on a Toyota Oil Filter (literally branded Toyota) that is black. __________________ N1rve 2019 BMW ///M4 - Alpine White \| Sakhir Orange/Black Leather \| M-DCT \| Executive Package \| 19" Black 437M Wheels \| Carbon Fiber Trim \| Sunroof \| Active Blind Spot \| Heated Steering Wheel \| Adaptive M Suspension

01-30-2015, 01:56 PM	#2
mav1178 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: 2005 Toyota Camry Location: 91745 Posts: 6,562 Thanks: 493 Thanked 6,093 Times in 3,029 Posts Mentioned: 95 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	Yes.

01-30-2015, 02:09 PM	#4
GotBRZ1691 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Drives: 2014 Subaru BRZ Limited 6smt Location: North Bay Posts: 810 Thanks: 478 Thanked 223 Times in 179 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I noticed that on mine last oil change. Oil levels have not changed since.

01-30-2015, 05:56 PM	#7
BRZnut Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: BRZ DGM Limited Location: USA Posts: 1,237 Thanks: 5 Thanked 431 Times in 250 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I've never noticed that. I do my own oil/filter changes and only use the Subaru black filter and always rub some oil on the rubber ring and install the filter only hand tight. What filter are you using?

01-30-2015, 06:03 PM	#8
BRZnut Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: BRZ DGM Limited Location: USA Posts: 1,237 Thanks: 5 Thanked 431 Times in 250 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	BTW, some have reported similar leaks with the K+N filter: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=71882

01-30-2015, 06:24 PM	#11
strat61caster - Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: '13 FRS - STX Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 10,366 Thanks: 13,733 Thanked 9,479 Times in 4,998 Posts Mentioned: 94 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	I wouldn't worry about a little bit seeping out over the course of several months/thousand miles. If you don't do your own oil changes it could be buildup since you got the car as a tech has little incentive to wipe down the interface or use a dab of oil on the rubber seal, and I've had terrible luck with techs not tightening or over-tightening things, both could lead to seepage. If your really bothered by it you can pull the filter off wipe down in there and reinstall it and keep an eye on it.

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