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Re: GM Ecotech Oil Filter Base Cracking
Posted to Technical Discussion Forum on 1/26/2007

Hi George,

You might want to find out if the cap was tightened with a wrench or with the correct socket.

I had to replace the cap on my wife's Saturn after our "lube tech" tightened it with a wrench. I guess he just didn't realize how much torque you get w... Login to read more.