What causes an oil filter to leak after an oil change?
Going too long between oil changes causes oil to break down and become contaminated. Contaminated oil attacks and degrade gaskets and seals, which results in oil leaks. An oil filter removes contaminants from engine oil.
What happens if the oil filter housing gasket is bad?
Engine oil is under slight pressure to help it get all around the engine where it needs to go. The more oil that leaks out of this damaged gasket, the lower the pressure in the engine will become. When the oil pressure becomes too low, the engine can fail if left unaddressed.
What causes an oil leak in a Mitsubishi Triton?
It’s not like you’ve given us much to go on, two mating surfaces not clamped together tight enough, cover is slightly warped, problem with the gasket, overcooked it and it’s now showing the problem, physical contact/impact may have created the leak. Heaps of possibilities, but if it’s under warranty get it seen to by the dealership.
How can you tell if your oil filter is failing?
Another very noticeable sign that the oil filter housing gasket is in need of replacement is oil dripping from the filter. Usually, there will be a puddle of oil underneath the car when this problem occurs. Among other issues this can be caused by a failing oil filter housing gasket.
How do you change the oil on a Mitsubishi Lancer?
For most Mitsubishis, you can wrap an old belt around the oil filter and unscrew it by hand. If you can’t do this, see our parts page to find a Mitsubishi Lancer oil filter wrench.
Where is the regulator on a Mitsubishi 380?
Locate the three 10mm bolts around the window motor (just above where you unplugged it) and remove them. Locate the three 10mm bolts holding the regulator to the door frame; there are two at the top center of the track and one at the bottom center of the track, remove them and slide the track and motor assembly rearward out of the door.
Why does my Mitsubishi 380 window not go up?
The R/H/R window in my 380 wont go up i took the door trim of and could see that there is a problem with electric winding setup. Mitsubishi Mechanic: Doug, ASE Certified Technician replied 9 years ago
How manykms does a 2005 Mitsubishi 380 GT have?
I have bought a 2005 Mitsubishi 380 gt which has 70,000kms i have bought a 2005 Mitsubishi 380 gt which has 70,000kms on the odometer. The timing belt was changed at 33,000kms in December, 2014, when would it next need to be changed?