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Word of caution about “current production” spin on oil filters. The rubber seal (‘O’ ring) is not fixed to the filter. It can drop off while installing. Story of caution: I replaced the filter and oil on my Eldorado (1992). The new filter went on with no problem. Upon a 45 second idle in order to settle the oil level for final top off, the oil splattered all over. Lost 3 qts but did not lose pressure. Turns out that the black rubber seal fell off the filter flange while installing the filter and lay hidden in a nook below the filter. This was not evident upon installation and spot visual check. To my memory after having installed many many spin on type oil filters on various cars, I have never encountered seals loosely laid on the flange. So this must be the new normal cheap production standard. Both the ‘Hall’ filter and the replacement AC/Delco filters’ seals just lay on top without glue or crimps.
