Andrew Shadow
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A friend of mine sent me the below picture of a K & N oil filter that is leaking at the welded nut seam. I know that this is not a new issue and that K & N has previously issued a recall for this very problem.
He contacted K & N. They replied to him that this oil filter was not included in the recall. They also stated that the recall did not affect any filters manufactured after 2016. This filter was put on this engine at the most recent oil change. The leak in the picture was after idling the engine for a few minutes only.
The possibility exists that this problem has resurfaced.
I didn't bother to ask what part number K & N oil filter it was because the message is simple;
If you are using a K & N oil filter that employs a nut welded on to the end cap, keep an eye on it.
He contacted K & N. They replied to him that this oil filter was not included in the recall. They also stated that the recall did not affect any filters manufactured after 2016. This filter was put on this engine at the most recent oil change. The leak in the picture was after idling the engine for a few minutes only.
The possibility exists that this problem has resurfaced.
I didn't bother to ask what part number K & N oil filter it was because the message is simple;
If you are using a K & N oil filter that employs a nut welded on to the end cap, keep an eye on it.
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