Oil filter capacity question

[XxNitr0xX]

So, I think I may have forgotten to remove my old oil filters seal when changing the oil the other day. I notice on my new filter, there's a fresh drop of oil running down the side of it every time I drive now. My question is, if I remove my new filter and replace it, how much oil will I lose and have to re-add? Would it be enough to have to add into the oil filler, or would just filling up the filter itself with oil be enough?

 

[XxNitr0xX]

I felt it and if anything, it feels too tight. I know it should generally be hand tightened, which I did, but I can't hand loosen it now. I have a spare quart in my trunk and 1 at the house. I was actually a little over-filled and had to drain some, do you think over filling could have been causing it to leak? I'm almost positive I forgot to remove the seal, though. I remember pulling off the old and just throwing on the new. Probably doesn't have a good seal.

 

[Grinder34]

better safe than sorry. Since you've got extra oil, just pull the filter, and check.

 

[XxNitr0xX]

Yeah, I'll do that tomorrow. Another question, do you guys think that could have anything to do with a puff of blue smoke coming out of my exhaust on warm starts?? It was happening a little on cold starts from the excess oil, which has since stopped, but I noticed today it had a little puff on a warm start. I don't see how the oil filter would play a part, but I figured I would ask, since it does seem a little leaky. Any other ideas of what it could be? Blow by? I had forged pistons installed around 30,000 miles ago so head gasket was replaced, and valves were all checked.

 

[XxNitr0xX]

I'm going to keep checking, but I think it was just over-tightened. I needed an oil filter wrench to get it off, but there was no extra seal and the filters seal was fine. Burned about a quarter tank so far and I don't see anymore signs of leakage..