Oil leak

[Dragon21]

Oil leak- Added pictures added

I purchased my 2008 Tahoe a little over 2 weeks ago. The last few days I have seen an oil drip where I park. I looked yesterday and could see a drip on the filter. I was able to tighten it by hand about a 1/4 turn more. I cleaned everything off and went for a short drive. I put cardboard under it and let it sit all night. This morning I didn't see any oil on the filter or cardboard. I drove to work this morning (mostly highway) which is about 25mins. I just looked again and I see a drop on the oil filter again. Any suggestions? It hasn't leaked the last few weeks till now. Nothing changed.

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[GM Customer Service]

Dragon21,

Hello! I understand that you are seeking advice from your fellow forum members on how to resolve this vehicle concern yourself and I might not be able to give you any technical advice but I would be happy to look into this concern for you. Please private message me if I can be of any assistance.

Jennifer T.
GM Customer Care

 

[vt_hokie2008]

My bet would be that the previous filter's rubber seal was stuck and didn't come off and the new filter was installed on top of it. It feels like it'll never get tight when you're tightening it and it'll leak until you pull the filter. I've almost done this many times but realized something was wrong when i was tightening the new filter.

 

[doubletapdrew]

+1 I did this once. Leaked like that.

 

[InTruckDesign]

Also change in temperature will cause some leakage. Just snug it up, wipe it clean and check it after a run.