When the dealer changes your oil do they take these lube rings off when they take the filter off? I gave them a filter but the rings were still in the box. Was not sure if the filter just slides off without the rings popping off. If they did not put the rings on, is it gonna work properly?

 

They should have used the new o-rings. Maybe it won't leak.

 

Another fine example of 5 Star Service....

 

No leaks so far, maybe they used the old rings. Looks like I may just do a change myself at 3K instead of 7K to be safe.

 

They most likely just left the old ones on which "shouldn't" cause any true issues if it's a one time deal. There would be no external leaks; unless the big o-ring failed, if there was/is a problem with the little o-rings but decreased oil pressure may be a result if they don't seal properly.

 

If I had decreased oil pressure would the oil light come on at all?

 

Just take out the assembly and change the rings your self or better yet, take it back to the dealer and ask them to explain why they didn't follow the standard procedure.

 

If it gets low enough to be damaging then either a light will come on or the engine will shutdown if it has a low pressure switch like most modern cars. I haven't familiarized myself completely with these cars yet as I am new to this scene.

 

The filter can be removed and replaced without removing the four O-rings but they probably should still be replaced. If you still have them either go back and have them put them on or simply remove the filter assembly , remove the filter and replace them yourself.

 

Unscrew the filter and look to see if the O rings are on the housing... More than likely, they just replaced the filter and left your old rings in place...

 

Yeah I just did not want to take filter out without doing another oil change.

 

Bring it back, they screwed up, change these every time filter is changed, they do crack from heat and contact with lubricant.

Talk to the Service Manager, not clerk.

Possibilty of leakage will happen when you dont expect it, filter manufacturer would not include if not required.

 

You can remove the filter without having to change the oil again... It just unscrews and lifts right out... Either way, It is recommended to change the O rings because they do eventually degrade, but not necessarily as quickly as one oil change...

 

Ok I will give it a shot tomorrow and take a look.