oil leak

[craigandem]

I got a problem I hope is not too big. I started noticing oil dripping from underneath my '96 GT about 2 weeks ago. I couldn't find where it was leaking from and did not see any oil on the top of the engine. The oil level was a little low but not too low. A couple of days ago, as I left my driveway, I noticed a trail of oil from where I backed out, but still couldn't see it drip while the engine was off. I started the car up again and saw oil dripping pretty quick from just above the oil filter and trailing back towards the oil pan.
What is going on with this? What could be the cause of oildripping that fast from around the filter while the car is running. Somebody help me! Thanks fella.

 

[46gtsblown]

have you tried re-seating the filter?
It could also be the gasket between the filter adaptor and the block.

Dwayne

 

[stangGT97]

have you tried re-seating the filter?
It could also be the gasket between the filter adaptor and the block.

Dwayne

I second this. My bro did an oil change on his jeep and the gasket from the old filter got stuck to the engine, so when he put the new on one he had 2 gaskets. the thing dumped oil like you wouldnt believe. I would check that first...

 

[Mike97gt]

could be a double gasket on the filter or possibly a cracked oil filter adapter.