[dono5005]

hello I was hoping to get some advice to what could be the source of this oil leak (slow consistent drip) that I noticed the other day. I’ve seen multiple people online say that the some Mopar filters tend to leak.

All the dealerships in my town are giving me a estimated 3-5 day diagnostic period which I can’t be without a car that long due to work.
So I scheduled an oil change for tomorrow with SRT Penzoil and a new Mopar filter hoping that will solve the problem if it is indeed the oil filter.

What do you guy think? Sorry wish I had better pictures

 

[dono5005]

P.S the oil leak is centralized underneath the front passenger area of the vehicle

 

[rileyh]

I’d suggest wiping everything down as clean as possible (ideally just before the oil change), and check it again after some miles are on to see if you can better identify where it’s coming from.

With any luck it will be from the filter area, and the oil change will have dealt with it, but if not, at least you’ll have a better idea of the source.

 

[NoScat]

I’d suggest wiping everything down as clean as possible (ideally just before the oil change), and check it again after some miles are on to see if you can better identify where it’s coming from.

With any luck it will be from the filter area, and the oil change will have dealt with it, but if not, at least you’ll have a better idea of the source.

I agree. Spray brake kleen and get it all clean. Did you mention when the oil leak started? If after an oil change I would suspect the oil filter. Possible loose male connector of perhaps the old rubber gasket was left on from the old filter. I think whatever it is (I’m optimistic) with be an easy fix. Please keep us informed and best wishes.

 

[Slowpoke387]

Just from the pics it looks like the oil filter is the source.

 

[SuperSound]

I agree. Spray brake kleen and get it all clean. Did you mention when the oil leak started? If after an oil change I would suspect the oil filter. Possible loose male connector of perhaps the old rubber gasket was left on from the old filter. I think whatever it is (I’m optimistic) with be an easy fix. Please keep us informed and best wishes.

This, my first oil change I didn't check and sure enough the factory filter rubber gasket stayed attached to the mount. Caused a leak immediately, but I found it doing a post change leak check. Something about that factory filter, as my SRT filter has never done that.

 

[dono5005]

UPDATE** after oil and filter change the leak has stopped

 

[baabootoo]

Great! How much did that cost you? What brand was the white, leaking filter?

 

[NoScat]

UPDATE** after oil and filter change the leak has stopped

Great news!!!!

 

[troyus]

Yeah, tighten the oil filter.. and always coat the ring with oil to help with sealing...