Gordon McGrew <gRmEcMgOrVeEw@mindspring.com> wrote:
> <first.last@comcast.net> wrote:
>>It's very simple; the grease monkeys are leaving the old oil filter
>>seal behind when they change out the filter.

> Is there a reason why this would happen more often with CRVs than with
> any other car?

Probably because the factory failed to lubricate the original oil filter
before installing it.

http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov
Make: HONDA
Model: CR-V
Year: 2003
NHTSA Action Number: PE04018
Summary:
This investigation identified 32 incidents of oil filter leakage in the
subject vehicle population, with 22 resulting in vehicle fires. All of the
incidents occurred following oil changes. Honda's investigation of 14 of
the fire incidents determined that "five oil filters had stacked seals
(double-gasketing), and nine oil filters had distorted or pinched seals."
According to Honda, both conditions result from failure to follow necessary
repair procedures. Stacked seals result from failure of the service
technician to remove the old seal prior to installing the new filter and
seal. Distorted or pinched seals result from failure to properly lubricate
the new seal prior to installation. Oil leakage from a stacked, distorted,
or pinched seal can be ignited by heat from the exhaust system, which is
located near the oil filter in the subject vehicles. Honda will issue
communications to its dealers warning of the necessity to follow correct
procedures when replacing oil filters in the subject vehicles and of the
potential for vehicle fires to result from improper repairs. ODI will
continue to monitor the alleged defect in my 2003 and later CR-V vehicles.
This investigation is closed. The closing of this investigation does not
constitute a finding by NHTSA that no safety-related defect exists. The
agency will take further action if warranted by the circumstances.


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Clarence A Dold - Hidden Valley (Lake County) CA USA 38.8-122.5