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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 08:23 AM
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Stupid question I'm sure, but do you guys just hand tighten your oil filters? And I mean as tight as possible, or do you give it a twist with the wrench.
 
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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 08:46 AM
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Hand tighten. I will tighten with one hand then grab it with 2 hands hands and give it another 1/4 turn.
 
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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 09:07 AM
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No wrench, ever. I do about the same as L&R, snug it up then an extra 1/4 turn by hand only...
 
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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 09:10 AM
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As stated above. No need to go overboard. Red
 
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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 09:27 AM
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Thanks all!! I was just wanting to make sure I was doing it properly.
 
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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 02:17 PM
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I know it's pobably a simple thing to say but.................make sure your old filters oil ring comes off with the old filter and make sure your new filters got a new rubber o ring on it which you should also oil up.
Al.
 
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