How Often Do O-Rings For Derale Oil Relocation Kit Need To Be Replaced

Published 02/12/2015

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Question:

My question regarding this kit D15718 or D15748 is the following: when I change the oil on our engine usually every 100 hours, the new filter has a rubber gasket on it. If I use the relocation kit, what type of gasket goes on the attached adapter to the engine? and how often does this need to be changed?

asked by: Mark R

Expert Reply:

With the Derale Oil Relocation Kit like part # D15748 or part # D15718, there are O-rings included to mount the adapter to the engine block. Per the included instructions a light coat of oil should be applied to the O-rings when they are installed. The O-ring would not need to be replaced unless they start leaking. One of my co-workers has a relocation kit installed and said they have never needed to replace the O-rings.

As you stated, new oil filters have a rubber gasket included, so you would just need to apply a light coat of oil to the O-ring or gasket included with the filter before installing it on the relocation adapter.

You do not want to use a liquid sealant of any type on the threads because it acts as a lubricant when first applied and would actually allow you to over tighten the fittings causing leaks.

expert reply by: Jeffrey L