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Trans screw on filter

Old Feb 10, 2016 | 10:29 PM
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does anyone know the size of that screw on filter. I like to try and "torque" it using a socket filter wrench. I appreciate your help.

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does anyone know the size of that screw on filter. I like to try and "torque" it using a socket filter wrench. I appreciate your help.

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Any parts store will sell you the correct size filter given the correct information. Oil filters should be torqued hand till tight. Then half a revolution further with a wrench. Perhaps I'm reading your question wrong.
 
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Old Feb 10, 2016 | 11:50 PM
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Any parts store will sell you the correct size filter given the correct information. Oil filters should be torqued hand till tight. Then half a revolution further with a wrench. Perhaps I'm reading your question wrong.
I was thinking that filter was a little smaller size. Also I was wanting to torque it but..maybe Im just over thinking it like I always do, maybe I will go with your suggestion about hand tightening I appreciate it..

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Never overtorque an oil filter.
 
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Old Feb 14, 2016 | 09:20 AM
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Any parts store will sell you the correct size filter given the correct information. Oil filters should be torqued hand till tight. Then half a revolution further with a wrench. Perhaps I'm reading your question wrong.

Half a revolution more with a wrench? That's too tight. Hand tight and maybe snug it slightly with the wrench if needed.
 
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