Time for a new 6A636 Oil filter adapter gasket?

[MasterofDisaster]

Changed my oil today. I noticed that the area around my oil filter adapter is filthy.

Oil Filter Adapter Dark

• MasterofDisaster
• Sep 22, 2020

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Oil Filter Adapter Light & Fuzzy

• MasterofDisaster
• Sep 22, 2020

Sorry the image is fuzzy.

Is it time for a new 6A636 Oil filter adapter gasket?

And who thought it was a good idea to put a 1" hex on the HP-2010 K&N filter? I have lots of sockets and wrenches, but nothing 1"

 

[Dino Dino Bambino]

Here's the Fel Pro version (which appears to have the same Ford part no. F65E6A636BA) with a video on how to replace it:

https://lmr.com/item/FEL-70801/mustang-oil-filter-adapter-gasket-96-10

https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog...431310,engine,oil+filter+adapter+gasket,10649

I've only ever used Motorcraft oil filters so I wouldn't know about the K&N.

 

[MasterofDisaster]

Thanks. Have you ever had to replace your adapter gasket? How many miles do you have?

I'm not losing much coolant nor much oil. I think I can probably hold on until next year. What do you think?

 

[Dino Dino Bambino]

Thanks. Have you ever had to replace your adapter gasket? How many miles do you have?

Only 92k miles and still have all original engine gaskets. No oil or coolant leaks (knock on wood) but there's a little "sweat" on the driver's side behind the oil filter adapter and under the oil pan rails. I'll leave well alone until I see the first oil drop on the ground.

 

[MasterofDisaster]

Thanks. I think I'm going to change it with the next oil change.

The problem I foresee is that unlike a valve cover gasket or a pan gasket, that adaptor gasket has to hold pressurized fluids. I don't want coolant in my oil.