Show of hands who hand tightens their oil filters
08-26-2007, 11:17 PM
#17
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I don't, but will going forward.
08-26-2007, 11:35 PM
#18
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Hand tighten only.
08-26-2007, 11:52 PM
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I guess Im the only one that uses a wrench to tighten the filter. Ill tighten by hand up until the point where the gasket makes contact then use one of the cup wrenches to make a full revolution.
08-27-2007, 12:38 AM
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I agree, tightin till you scrunch your face but not grinding your teeth! Not tooo tight now......
Last edited by Will Feather; 08-27-2007 at 03:51 AM.
08-27-2007, 03:49 AM
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08-27-2007, 09:18 AM
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If I do the handtighten mine leaks. Didn't used to, or maybe that was my old engine that didn't. I tighten it down decently tight with a wrench now , and it doesn't leak.
08-27-2007, 10:43 AM
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I lube it up and do it by hand.... sort of like my love life 
I guess it doesn't make a difference if you do it by hand or use a wrench, because it ends up being equally tight using this method - one turn after the gasket makes contact.
Originally Posted by J Silverman
I guess Im the only one that uses a wrench to tighten the filter. Ill tighten by hand up until the point where the gasket makes contact then use one of the cup wrenches to make a full revolution.
