While having a discussion about O-rings at the bottom of filters, Technician A says that the Automotive Filter Manufacturers Council recommends that the filter O-ring be lubricated with oil after installing the filter. Technician B says that the filter O-ring should be lubricated before installation. Who is correct

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Cara Cowan

8 February, 04:40

While having a discussion about O-rings at the bottom of filters, Technician A says that the Automotive Filter Manufacturers Council recommends that the filter O-ring be lubricated with oil after installing the filter. Technician B says that the filter O-ring should be lubricated before installation. Who is correct

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Sydnee Robles · Answer 1

Technician B is correct

Explanation:

O - rings are used with oil transmission filters to avoid transmission failures but some people use lip seals as well. either of them is inserted onto the outer part of the transmission system i. e it is inserted/found in-between Transmission filters and the transmission systems and it main purpose is to avoid leaks and transmission failure in the short and long term.

0-rings should be lubricated before installation this is because the o-rings are usually super tight when installing and would require lubrication to ease the installation process else the rubber might get ruptured and this would lead to instant transmission failure.