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Originally Posted by apkom
Medium hand tight only?! I beive you need to turn it with hand until it becomes somewhat tight and then turn with oil wrench another 270 degree. That's what instructions say at least on Toyota filters.
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That's news to me, and I've been at this Gearhead thing for a long time. AFAIK, all oil filters are installed by screwing them down until the rubber gasket contacts the seat, and then another 3/4 turn or so by hand (although I just tighten by hand to a "Medium Grunt".) Any more torque than that and you can crush and tear the sealing ring, or possibly even strip the threaded parts..
Furthermore, I can't imagine a manufacturer advocating the use of tools to install a filter, considering the damage I did to the OE filter above with my strap wrench. I think the "finger holds" stamped into the end of the canister would tend to support my contention. In my book oil filter wrenches are, like air tools, for removal only. But hey, if it works for you..
Cheers-
Johnny