When you're fitting a new oil filter, make sure you lubricate the O-ring seal with a little oil before you screw the filter on. If you don't, the O-ring may distort and become trapped, and could be damaged - and your bilges will fill up with oil!

When you’re fitting a new oil filter, make sure you lubricate the O-ring seal with a little oil before you screw the filter on. If you don’t, the O-ring may distort and become trapped, and could be damaged – and your bilges will fill up with oil!