Oil Leak Around Filter After Oil Change

Discussion in 'Technical Help' started by underdoug, Jan 21, 2022.

  1. underdoug

    underdoug Member

    Oct 13, 2021
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    For the first time I attempted an oil change on a T100. I did put some oil on the filter gasket before attaching it to the bike.

    Oil seems to be leaking from around the filter after a ride. I used a torque wrench to tighten the filter at 10 Nm which is the number in the Haynes book for the T100.

    Should I tighten the filter? I am worried about getting it off if I overtighten it. Should I tighten to specific torque, or just try 1/4 turn?

    This guide suggests 8-12 Nm. Should I just trying increasing filter torque to 12Nm?
     
  2. Ducatitotriumph

    Ducatitotriumph Crème de la Crème

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    A 1/4 turn couldn't hurt.
    Was the surfacing all clean though?
    Also, was it the recommended type/one too?
     
  3. underdoug

    underdoug Member

    Oct 13, 2021
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    surface was clean and it was a triumph branded filter.
     
  4. underdoug

    underdoug Member

    Oct 13, 2021
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    Victoria BC
    I tightened up the filter 1/4 turn (which was beyond 12NM on my little torque wrench). I might be back asking how to get it off sometime.

    I also noticed oil was dripping from another spot, it is possible (probable) I put too much oil on the chain which I did at the same time. I don't think the filter was actually leaking though who knows.
     
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