Anyone else suffering from an oil leak around the oil filter housing?

40

Asked by alintruder Dec 12, 2011 at 08:46 PM about the 2000 Ford Ranger XLT Extended Cab SB

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

2000 Ford Ranger 4.0 V6, 167,xxx miles, dripping above and behind oil filter.  Loses about a half quart every 5,000 miles using 5W30 Mobil One. Does the oil filter housing separate from the block and/or have a gasket that may be leaking?

2 Answers

some do,seperate,just be sure the old filter rubber ring is not stuck to it befor replaceing the filter.you may want to replace the valve cover gaskets,may be leaking

2 people found this helpful.
40

Thanx Papa;, I did that rubber ring number about 8 years ago...had oil everywhere! I always check since that mishap occurred. I will check the valve cover...might have to replace a gasket or just tighten the bolt a tad...thanx again.

2 people found this helpful.

Your Answer:

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Gene Arnett
    Reputation
    4,420
  • #2
    Bob Beaman
    Reputation
    3,010
  • #3
    Jennifer Gorham
    Reputation
    2,620
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Ford F-150
299 Great Deals out of 15,725 listings starting at $1,712
Used Toyota Tacoma
54 Great Deals out of 1,033 listings starting at $8,708
Used Nissan Frontier
22 Great Deals out of 925 listings starting at $6,989
Used Chevrolet Silverado 1500
171 Great Deals out of 5,940 listings starting at $3,995
Used Toyota Tundra
47 Great Deals out of 1,145 listings starting at $5,999
Used GMC Sierra 1500
128 Great Deals out of 6,854 listings starting at $3,975
Used Jeep Wrangler
131 Great Deals out of 5,143 listings starting at $6,995
Used Toyota 4Runner
13 Great Deals out of 337 listings starting at $9,900
Used Ford Explorer
81 Great Deals out of 2,024 listings starting at $2,999
Used Ford Mustang
49 Great Deals out of 1,268 listings starting at $4,995

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.