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Old 06-19-2023, 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Verdoro 68 View Post
Yeah, It does look dry. I always lube the gasket, but maybe I haven't been lubing it enough. I usually dip my finger in oil and give the seal a pass.
If in doubt, try Dow-Corning Compound #4. We used it on oil filters and assembling the shock struts in aircraft landing gears since it is designed to cause the seal/ o-ring to swell slightly. I’ve never had an oil filter leak since I started using it.

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