# cracked metal oil filter housing

**URL:** <https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cracked-metal-oil-filter-housing/252078>\
**Category:** Shift518 Automotive\
**Created:** [May 12, 2010, 2:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cracked-metal-oil-filter-housing/252078 "2010-05-12T14:32:47Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 20\
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**Author:** ![Alpine](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/4da419/32.png) [@Alpine](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Alpine)\
**Post date:** [May 13, 2010, 11:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cracked-metal-oil-filter-housing/252078/21 "2010-05-13T11:18:50Z")

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No oil change took place, Christoph.

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**Author:** ![Mk4\_30R\_Ban](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mk4_30r_ban/32/6347_2.png) [@Mk4\_30R\_Ban](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mk4_30R_Ban)\
**Post date:** [May 13, 2010, 11:20am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cracked-metal-oil-filter-housing/252078/22 "2010-05-13T11:20:50Z")

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your car sucks. plain and simple. all you ever do is post about problems you have with it. then you go into threads and say how great it is. make up your mind.

COBALTS SUCK

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**Author:** ![Alpine](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/4da419/32.png) [@Alpine](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Alpine)\
**Post date:** [May 13, 2010, 11:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cracked-metal-oil-filter-housing/252078/23 "2010-05-13T11:22:54Z")

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It’s actually been fairly reliable up until recently.

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**Author:** ![GermanPSI](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/germanpsi/32/6353_2.png) [@GermanPSI](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GermanPSI)\
**Post date:** [May 13, 2010, 11:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cracked-metal-oil-filter-housing/252078/24 "2010-05-13T11:31:16Z")

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> [@\*OFFICIAL\* Buffalo Sabres 2007 Off-Season Thread](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-buffalo-sabres-2007-off-season-thread/30906/309):
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> No oil change took place, Christoph.

ohh missed that

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**Author:** ![88slowmarro](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/88slowmarro/32/6339_2.png) [@88slowmarro](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/88slowmarro)\
**Post date:** [May 13, 2010, 12:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cracked-metal-oil-filter-housing/252078/25 "2010-05-13T12:29:19Z")

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ya dont have a warr left do ya man

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**Author:** ![Alpine](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/4da419/32.png) [@Alpine](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Alpine)\
**Post date:** [May 13, 2010, 12:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cracked-metal-oil-filter-housing/252078/26 "2010-05-13T12:40:58Z")

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> [@WTB: Mitsu Lancer Ralliart OEM Wheel](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-mitsu-lancer-ralliart-oem-wheel/31908/3):
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> ya dont have a warr left do ya man

5 year/100k powertrain warranty

It still leaks, but not as bad so I should be able to limp it to the dealership tomorrow. :facepalm

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**Author:** ![GermanPSI](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/germanpsi/32/6353_2.png) [@GermanPSI](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GermanPSI)\
**Post date:** [May 13, 2010, 12:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cracked-metal-oil-filter-housing/252078/27 "2010-05-13T12:41:49Z")

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hold it on revlimiter till pops, then get new block for freeeeeeee

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**Author:** ![JRubino](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jrubino/32/6285_2.png) [@JRubino](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JRubino)\
**Post date:** [May 13, 2010, 12:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cracked-metal-oil-filter-housing/252078/28 "2010-05-13T12:55:57Z")

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> [@VW?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw/30512/52):
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> 5 year/100k powertrain warranty
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> It still leaks, but not as bad so I should be able to limp it to the dealership tomorrow. :facepalm

Hopefully they don’t give you shit for trying to fix it yourself. Good luck dude.

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**Author:** ![ninety1two40](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ninety1two40/32/6332_2.png) [@ninety1two40](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ninety1two40)\
**Post date:** [May 13, 2010, 12:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cracked-metal-oil-filter-housing/252078/29 "2010-05-13T12:57:25Z")

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Swap a H22 in there. :lol

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**Author:** ![Mk4\_30R\_Ban](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mk4_30r_ban/32/6347_2.png) [@Mk4\_30R\_Ban](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mk4_30R_Ban)\
**Post date:** [May 13, 2010, 1:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cracked-metal-oil-filter-housing/252078/30 "2010-05-13T13:02:09Z")

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> [@VW?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw/30512/54):
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> Hopefully they don’t give you shit for trying to fix it yourself. Good luck dude.

i wouldnt have even attempted it. i even had the dealer do my oil changes on my car until my warranty was up\* just so i couldnt be accused of doing something wrong if anything happened (\*read:void)

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**Author:** ![JRubino](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jrubino/32/6285_2.png) [@JRubino](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JRubino)\
**Post date:** [May 13, 2010, 1:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cracked-metal-oil-filter-housing/252078/31 "2010-05-13T13:03:46Z")

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> [@Transformers: Live Action Movie](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/transformers-live-action-movie/31795/90):
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> i wouldnt have even attempted it. i even had the dealer do my oil changes on my car until my warranty was up\* just so i couldnt be accused of doing something wrong if anything happened (\*read:void)

I’m the same way. All of my routine maintenance is done through the dealership.

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**Author:** ![Mk4\_30R\_Ban](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mk4_30r_ban/32/6347_2.png) [@Mk4\_30R\_Ban](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mk4_30R_Ban)\
**Post date:** [May 13, 2010, 1:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cracked-metal-oil-filter-housing/252078/32 "2010-05-13T13:06:41Z")

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> [@FS: 92-95 CIVIC EG PARTS (HATCH)](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-92-95-civic-eg-parts-hatch/31390/32):
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> I’m the same way. All of my routine maintenance is done through the dealership.

thats how i was until i built the engine and went upgraded turbo. then my warranty disappeared. it might cost a few $'s more upfront but its nice to have documentation when it comes time for repairs or to sell the car

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**Author:** ![skateshelter](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/skateshelter/32/6337_2.png) [@skateshelter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/skateshelter)\
**Post date:** [May 16, 2010, 10:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cracked-metal-oil-filter-housing/252078/33 "2010-05-16T22:14:10Z")

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> [@AlpineSkiier"](#):
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> Modding cars is an art. Some are good at it, and some try and try and try only to produce shitty results that nobody cares for.

But no mod was done just a oil change.

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**Author:** ![Alpine](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/4da419/32.png) [@Alpine](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Alpine)\
**Post date:** [May 17, 2010, 1:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cracked-metal-oil-filter-housing/252078/34 "2010-05-17T13:02:38Z")

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> [@Transformers: Live Action Movie](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/transformers-live-action-movie/31795/114):
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> But no mod was done just a oil change.

Hey, at least my #4 cylinder still produces in-spec compression. :tongue

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**Author:** ![skateshelter](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/skateshelter/32/6337_2.png) [@skateshelter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/skateshelter)\
**Post date:** [May 17, 2010, 4:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cracked-metal-oil-filter-housing/252078/35 "2010-05-17T16:17:24Z")

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> [@NEWYORKFBODY.COM](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newyorkfbody-com/32007/7):
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> Hey, at least my #4 cylinder still produces in-spec compression. :tongue

Mine will be very soon and will be making double what a caviler with a supercharger does lol

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**Author:** ![Alpine](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/4da419/32.png) [@Alpine](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Alpine)\
**Post date:** [May 17, 2010, 5:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cracked-metal-oil-filter-housing/252078/36 "2010-05-17T17:06:01Z")

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> [@skateshelter"](#):
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> Mine will be very soon and will be making double what a caviler with a supercharger does lol

Cool.

Just adding that onto your monthly payment, or… ? :lol

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**Author:** ![crazybrew609](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/crazybrew609/32/6319_2.png) [@crazybrew609](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/crazybrew609)\
**Post date:** [May 17, 2010, 5:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cracked-metal-oil-filter-housing/252078/37 "2010-05-17T17:38:32Z")

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working #4 cylinders FORTHEMOTHERFUCKINGWIN!!!ONE!!!1!!!

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**Author:** ![skateshelter](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/skateshelter/32/6337_2.png) [@skateshelter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/skateshelter)\
**Post date:** [May 17, 2010, 6:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cracked-metal-oil-filter-housing/252078/38 "2010-05-17T18:16:20Z")

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> [@FS:Guitar hero 2](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-guitar-hero-2/32005/2):
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> Cool.
> 
> Just adding that onto your monthly payment, or… ? :lol

o yea lol you should of got a better dd or got firestone to do your oil change.

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**Author:** ![Alpine](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/4da419/32.png) [@Alpine](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Alpine)\
**Post date:** [May 17, 2010, 6:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cracked-metal-oil-filter-housing/252078/39 "2010-05-17T18:21:34Z")

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Shit happens. Honestly that car has seen a lot worse, this is just another day in the life of my Cobalt. :lol

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**Author:** ![TurboTravis](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/turbotravis/32/6406_2.png) [@TurboTravis](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TurboTravis)\
**Post date:** [May 19, 2010, 9:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cracked-metal-oil-filter-housing/252078/40 "2010-05-19T21:16:37Z")

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Payments on a car who’s sole purpose is to get you from point A to B FTL, caring what you look like in that same car FTATMFL

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