[revzalot]

My 1995 Odyssey is leaking oil real bad. I've already changed head and spark plug gaskets, dizzy washer, oil pan gasket but it's still leaking. I go under and find the oil leaking at the base of the oil filter. I've already changed the oil filter and made sure I didn't tighten it too much so it's not the oil filter. The oil is still leaking at the base of the oil filter but I need a picture or diagram to see where the possible oil leak is at. Any advice is much appreciated.

 

[cfhcar]

it possably oil switch or oil base to block gasket (cooler)

 

[mjody]

There is a gasket between the oil filter base (cooler) and the block. Easy to change, there is a long thread on it here somewhere. Changed mine in 5 minutes. Been a few years, but a common leak with time. Hopefully somebody else finds the link.

 

[mjody]

Sorry, I was being a lazy bugger.
http://www.odyclub.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=47997&highlight=oil+cooler+leak

 

[yakuza]

Oil cooler gasket, as well as oil pressure switch (just below dizzy). Those often go out around the same times...

 

[revzalot]

Thanks. I've added Ultra Grey and retightened the oil cooler. So far so good.

 

[mjody]

Thanks. I've added Ultra Grey and retightened the oil cooler. So far so good.

Ultra Grey not needed, did you change the gasket?

 

[revzalot]

Honda parts counter is closed on Sunday around here so I had to think of something quick. I called Kragen, Napa, Autozone and none of them had it. I need the car tomorrow for work. Crossing fingers on this one.

 

[yakuza]

Gasket is like $2, don't be a cheap ass

Unbolt the oil cooler, do the gasket and the oil filter at the same time... and save the headache and mess in your drive way

 

[revzalot]

Yeah I hear you. I'll change it on my next oil change. So far no leaks.