Oil Filter Housing

[beato1]

Does anyone make a metal filter housing you can buy as a replacement to the plastic one that can crack.? I have no idea if it has to be plastic for some reason or if it is plastic to cut down cost.? Still waiting for my Telluride, so trying to read up on the forum what to expect when I get it.

Great idea, I believe! But that kind of modification will risk your warranty. Thanks.

 

[YesIDriveaKia]

I've changed oil on my cars for 20 years. This is my first cartridge filter. I freaking hate it.

Do you sit the o ring at the bottom of the threads or the groove beneath them? Did we determine if there's one or two o rings? I had the oil changed at a local shop and it was slowly dripping oil, now I changed it and its dripping again. Damn it is so frustrating.

 

[beato1]

I've changed oil on my cars for 20 years. This is my first cartridge filter. I freaking hate it.

Do you sit the o ring at the bottom of the threads or the groove beneath them? Did we determine if there's one or two o rings? I had the oil changed at a local shop and it was slowly dripping oil, now I changed it and its dripping again. Damn it is so frustrating.

Only one O-ring. It’s not in the thread but there is a wider groove at the top. This the reason why I don’t trust (even more now with Telluride’s fragile oil filter housing) and its O-ring’s placement that can confuse newbie techs). You’ll see it when you change the oil.

 

[YesIDriveaKia]

Only one O-ring. It’s not in the thread but there is a wider groove at the top. This the reason why I don’t trust (even more now with Telluride’s fragile oil filter housing) and its O-ring’s placement that can confuse newbie techs). You’ll see it when you change the oil.

If you look at the housing as it sits in the vehicle -- threads up -- the groove is the channel just below, right?

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[beato1]

If you look at the housing as it sits in the vehicle -- threads up -- the groove is the channel just below, right?

Yup! That’s it!

 

[Point37]

I've changed oil on my cars for 20 years. This is my first cartridge filter. I freaking hate it.

Do you sit the o ring at the bottom of the threads or the groove beneath them? Did we determine if there's one or two o rings? I had the oil changed at a local shop and it was slowly dripping oil, now I changed it and its dripping again. Damn it is so frustrating.

watch this...

 

[YesIDriveaKia]

watch this...

I watched that and 3 or 4 other videos. I don't get it. I put the o ring in the groove, bought a torque wrench, tightened to spec, and the damn thing keeps with the very slow drip out of the weep hole.

 

[Senator20]

I watched that and 3 or 4 other videos. I don't get it. I put the o ring in the groove, bought a torque wrench, tightened to spec, and the damn thing keeps with the very slow drip out of the weep hole.

Did you coat the new o ring with some oil before installing it? i do this every time.

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[beato1]

I found out later that by wiping the inside of the filter housing, the drip from the weep hole is almost gone! There is left over from the old oil inside that drips from the weep hole! Thanks.

 

[Point37]

I found out later that by wiping the inside of the filter housing, the drip from the weep hole is almost gone! There is left over from the old oil inside that drips from the weep hole! Thanks.

^^^what he said...it will drip but it should stop...i usually take a solid core wire or a small screwdriver and a paper towel and jam it in there if i forget to wipe it before i put the housing cover back on

 

[drivermod]

I have a leak from the housing as well at 2k miles on my second Telluride. This didn't happen to me on my first Telluride which I got up to 5k miles. I'm going to re torque back to spec. If it doesn't solve this slow leak, I'll take it to the dealership. Is this due to the cold weather?

 

[beato1]

I have a leak from the housing as well at 2k miles on my second Telluride. This didn't happen to me on my first Telluride which I got up to 5k miles. I'm going to re torque back to spec. If it doesn't solve this slow leak, I'll take it to the dealership. Is this due to the cold weather?

The plastic housing must be handled with care because compared to old steel filter, it’s very fragile. Two factors (among a few) are torquing and positioning of the O-ring. Very easy to mishandle these two! I don’t think the cold weather is a factor. Thanks.

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[Speedycrw]

I have a little over 73000 miles on our 2020 Telluride. I had an oil leak around 35,000 miles (change the oil around every 7500 miles myself). After trying several "fixes" I finally ordered a new OEM oil filter housing (got it pretty cheap around $70 if I remember correctly). The install was very easy and solved my problem. Looking at the old housing, very difficult to see anything that might be a crack. If you can't solve the leak issue with gaskets, just replace the housing, simple, quick, and inexpensive DIY.

 

[QandA4Life]

I have a little over 73000 miles on our 2020 Telluride. I had an oil leak around 35,000 miles (change the oil around every 7500 miles myself). After trying several "fixes" I finally ordered a new OEM oil filter housing (got it pretty cheap around $70 if I remember correctly). The install was very easy and solved my problem. Looking at the old housing, very difficult to see anything that might be a crack. If you can't solve the leak issue with gaskets, just replace the housing, simple, quick, and inexpensive DIY.

I've been sitting at the dealership for the last 6 hours (I decided to wait since it didn't sound like a big deal) with the same issue. Decided to come here to see who else had this problem. I just purchased my 2022 KIA Telluride in May of this year. Here it is December and I come to use one of my 3 free services for an oil change. When I get home, I notice a large spill on my garage floor. I immediately called the service department, who told me to bring it in.... so here I am. Was told my situation (cracked oil filter housing) was not new and that other Tellurides were experiencing the same problem... Was that supposed to make me feel better, It did not!! I'm going to contact the Corporate office to complain, probably won't do any good. Good Luck all Kia Buyers. I will be sure to let all my friends know...

 

[QandA4Life]

I've been sitting at the dealership for the last 6 hours (I decided to wait since it didn't sound like a big deal) with the same issue. Decided to come here to see who else had this problem. I just purchased my 2022 KIA Telluride in May of this year. Here it is December and I come to use one of my 3 free services for an oil change. When I get home, I notice a large spill on my garage floor. I immediately called the service department, who told me to bring it in.... so here I am. Was told my situation (cracked oil filter housing) was not new and that other Tellurides were experiencing the same problem... Was that supposed to make me feel better, It did not!! I'm going to contact the Corporate office to complain, probably won't do any good. Good Luck all Kia Buyers. I will be sure to let all my friends know...

 

[Nac]

Was told my situation (cracked oil filter housing) was not new and that other Tellurides were experiencing the same problem...

Interesting it was fine and then leaked (cracked) immediately after an oil change service.

Maybe the mechanic doesn't know how to use a torque wrench. I suggest the person doing the oil service cracked the (plastic)housing, likely by over tightening the filter cap. You might not want the other 2 free oil changes at that place......

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[Jreask]

I've been sitting at the dealership for the last 6 hours (I decided to wait since it didn't sound like a big deal) with the same issue. Decided to come here to see who else had this problem. I just purchased my 2022 KIA Telluride in May of this year. Here it is December and I come to use one of my 3 free services for an oil change. When I get home, I notice a large spill on my garage floor. I immediately called the service department, who told me to bring it in.... so here I am. Was told my situation (cracked oil filter housing) was not new and that other Tellurides were experiencing the same problem... Was that supposed to make me feel better, It did not!! I'm going to contact the Corporate office to complain, probably won't do any good. Good Luck all Kia Buyers. I will be sure to let all my friends know...

Both of them? Just picking on you. A little laughter.

 

[Point37]

Interesting it was fine and then leaked (cracked) immediately after an oil change service.

Maybe the mechanic doesn't know how to use a torque wrench. I suggest the person doing the oil service cracked the (plastic)housing, likely by over tightening the filter cap. You might not want the other 2 free oil changes at that place......

^^^this...exact reason i do my own oil changes and i have a torque wrench set to just shy of the recommended torque that i only use for the telluride

 

[tellydriver99]

We just had the oil leak on our 2020 S. Tried to get this fixed and dealership said they couldn't because the oil filter housing is on backorder and no one in the area (OH) had one. We're from TX and are visiting family up north. We were advised to just carry oil and keep checking it periodically on our trip back home after the holidays. SMH. I already have an appointment with our dealership back in TX, but am curious how that parts backorder will affect our repairs. Half tempted to order it via 3rd party (seems to be available that way) and have an independent mechanic install it, but my fear is they may repair it incorrectly. Why in the world would such a critical part of the vehicle be made of plastic? I'll post back after the holidays.

 

[beato1]

We just had the oil leak on our 2020 S. Tried to get this fixed and dealership said they couldn't because the oil filter housing is on backorder and no one in the area (OH) had one. We're from TX and are visiting family up north. We were advised to just carry oil and keep checking it periodically on our trip back home after the holidays. SMH. I already have an appointment with our dealership back in TX, but am curious how that parts backorder will affect our repairs. Half tempted to order it via 3rd party (seems to be available that way) and have an independent mechanic install it, but my fear is they may repair it incorrectly. Why in the world would such a critical part of the vehicle be made of plastic? I'll post back after the holidays.

The dealership’s techs should have had updated training (as I’m sure this took place) but rapid turnover rate of techs prevent the dealerships from catching up with continuing education/training. The customers are left dealing with the aftermath! I’ll find a trustworthy shop (recommended by friends, relatives, online reviews, etc—doing my due diligence) and cultivate a relationship like what our youngest son did last summer (upon my suggestion) after upgrading to their first Mazda SUV. He found one online close to their neighborhood but only after an exhaustive research (reading reviews of the shops near and far)! So far, so good! He likes the owner and his staff. My son also brings his own oil and filter and whatever the shop allows him to bring. I also suggested to give generous tip and bring bagels or donuts everytime. He laughed at first but now he realizes that “it works”! I said humans respond to show of respect! The dealership is just too busy to notice such gestures. And the fast turnover rate of their staff (they leave due to too much pressure to work on tremendous amount of cars, imho). Thanks!