Oil filter adapter may seep oil between adapter and engine block: Dodge Dakota Engine & Powertrain

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

5 model years affected

Average mileage: 151,000 miles

(119,000 - 183,000)

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

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