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Old 01-30-2015, 05:11 PM   #6
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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.
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