Oil filter adapter may seep oil between adapter and engine block on Dodge Dakota

Submitted by Vehicle Owner · May 29, 2025
Published by RepairPal

Problem overview

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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Dodge Dakota vehicles with this problem

Average mileage: 151,000 miles
(119,000 - 183,000)

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