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Thanks for the welcome - from everyone. It is a Mann Filter. I removed and checked it out closely and replaced with the same result. It seems as if the O-ring is not thick enough to seal the cap. I can start the car and see the oil leaking out of the seam between the cap and the filter housing.

 

Yes, Virginia is a beautiful state. Couple of months we will have the fall and the leaves changing color - good stuff.

 

Thought this through with the parts in my hand and came to the conclusion that the o-ring was not the right diameter. So, I went to my local parts store and picked up a WIK filter for $7. I did so because the o-ring diameter was larger. I replaced the filter and the o-ring with the WIK. Problem solved. Tight as new. Test drive with no leaks.

I have the BMW Mini part number that had the wrong size 0-ring. That part number is 11 42 7 512 446. I wonder if this is the wrong filter for the W11? I will check. Nonetheless, ii is for certain that the wrong o-ring was in the kit.

 

Just checked and this is the correct kit. I did notice that the o-ring was not in plastic bag and placed inside the box. The 0-ring was packed in the bottom of the filter box with no protection. I purchased the kit from a local Indy shop. I'm going back with the box and 0-ring and let them know what happened.

 

Next time I will do so, however, the WIK is working fine. Thanks.