Jako
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What Oil Filter wrench are you using?
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Jako
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#5 Tighten the filter by hand or with a wrench, being careful not to overtighten.
Fram doesn't specify why you would use a wrench as Wix explains it may be in a position that hand tightening is not so easy. SEE Post #21 from 2:40 to 2:55 mark.
Currently I can hand tighten all the oil filters in the family "fleet" and believe I never had one I couldn't.
I use the "make contact and 3/4 - 1 turn after that by hand, been doing it as long as I can remember. Looked at 4 different brand oil filter boxes and none have any information on how tight.
How to Change Your Oil Filter: Step-by-Step Instructions
Changing the oil filter is a task that most car owners can do themselves. Here's a step-by-step guide to changing your oil filter like a pro.
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#5 Tighten the filter by hand or with a wrench, being careful not to overtighten.
Fram doesn't specify why you would use a wrench as Wix explains it may be in a position that hand tightening is not so easy. SEE Post #21 from 2:40 to 2:55 mark.
Currently I can hand tighten all the oil filters in the family "fleet" and believe I never had one I couldn't.
I use the "make contact and 3/4 - 1 turn after that by hand, been doing it as long as I can remember. Looked at 4 different brand oil filter boxes and none have any information on how tight.
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