bad oil change?

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KRISTIJO
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Recently I had my oil changed on my 1999 Subaru Forester,(55,000 miles) - at a 'reputable' dealer.
Two days later, there was a HUGE oil pool in my driveway.
Could they have possibly put on the wrong oil filter? My bill says the filter is item # PS 02870059 and the typed description of this to the right on the bill says": SL14460BP, PWFLO OIL FILTER.

I have never had a problem with my Subaru before this!
Can anyone help?
Thank you so much in advance.[/b]
Dec 7, 2006 at 8:59 PM
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2CARPRO JACK
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Its possible the old o-ring stayed on the engine then they rolled the new filter on over it.When that happens, as soon as you build up high oil press it will push the old o-ring out causing a leak.Or the drain plug is loose or needs a new gasket
Dec 8, 2006 at 7:31 AM
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JUANROBERTS
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My car had its last two oil changes at a major auto repair center. On the last oil change, they did not remove the old o-ring before putting on the new one. The engine is now seized. Do I have to take them to court, or is it expected that this company should pay for a new motor? Should I get a mechanic's opinion before towing my car to that company?

Thank you.

John
Dec 21, 2007 at 8:34 AM
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