Oil leaking around oil filter , just started after long road trip, no oil on anything above oil filter, and looks like it is coming from oil filter

If it is leaking at the oil filter the previous rubber gasket may have stuck to the block. When the new oil filter was installed then the gasket was doubled and will leak.

Above the oil filter is the oil-pressure switch for the light in the cluster. That's a sorta-common source of leaking. Oil leaks directly through the defective switch, coming out around the rubber boot where the wire attaches.You didn't state what size engine you have so I will send you a link to both engines that is listed for the 97 model. Duralast Oil Pressure Switch PS100 Read 1 Reviews on Duralast PS100 here's the one for the 6 cylinder. Duralast Oil Pressure Switch PS309 Read Reviews on Duralast PS309

sounds like you engine cant vent so its using the weakest point the dipstick, check your engines breathing system and the pcv valve it might be blocked, find it connected to the air filter housing with a hose , it should rattle when you shake it if not replace it.

80 lbs is good. It's more like around 50, it's probably the oil sending unit. Take a look at it aand make sure it in't leaking. If there is any oil covering it and none coming from above it is leaking. I don't know engine size, but they are usually located around the oil filter.

i own a 97 honda accord make sure right oil filter clean all around oil pan clean around oil filter if you got it up on floor jacks start it up look for leaks and check valve cover gasket i don,t think it would be head gasket.

You need to remove the filter and unbolt the oil cooler assembly from the block. There is a large O ring that seals the cooler assembly to the engine block. Replace it. Also examine or replace the fittings where the lines attach to the side of the cooler. It is bound to be one of those issues.

It could be either but it is impossible to say without inspecting the car. If the leak is around the filter housing I suspect it is more likely from the oil filter. The oil filter gasket may have failed or the filter may not be screwed on firmly enough. However filters do not have to be screwed on very tightly to prevent a leak. If over tightened they can be difficult to remove and the rubber gasket can even be damaged.

I suggest you have the oil changed in the car and have the oil filter changed at the same time. This is very cheap to do and a new decent quality brand oil filter (such as MOTORCRAFT which meets Original Equipment specs for your car)) is only about $10 - if that. Whilst the oil and filter are being changed from beneath the car, with the vehicle on the hoist, it should be possible to examine the likely source of the leak.

Sean

If the leak is coming directly from above the oil filter it is more than likely the oil pressure switch is leaking. The seal around the Oil pressure switch could have gone bad and now it is leaking.

The oil pressure switch is located right above the the oil filter and above the cooling system cross pipe.

Are you positive the leak is coming from the filter?
It could be coming from above it, perhaps the valve cover which is common. Take a look.
Post what engine you have also, the more info offered the better chance someone can help with a problem.

I would have the A/C unit checked out, the belt checked out, check your transmission fluid. And make sure the cabin filter in installed correctly