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Report: Oil filter adapter may seep oil between adapter and engine block

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Model Year Affected: 1995

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On the 3.9L V6 and 5.2L V8 it is often misdiagnosed as a leaking oil filter gasket, the oil filter adapter can seep from between the adapter and engine block.

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