Good oil filter wrench?
01-27-2010, 08:45 AM
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You should have to use a wrench. If you do, loosen only. Lubricate to o-ring, screw it on til it's snug then tighten half a turn, by hand. Next time you take it off, you'll be able to remove it with a gloved hand.
01-27-2010, 10:25 PM
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i use something similar to this from snap-on. i can pick one up for you if you want from the local snap on or mac tool guy that comes by the dealership. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Unive...motiveQ5fTools
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If you need to use a oil filter wrench then you need to stop working on your car.
to properly install the oil filter lube the o-ring with oil spin the filter on till the o-ring seats and give a extra 1/4 turn that is sufficent to seal it, no need to torque it down with a wrench.
to remove it a rubber glove on your hand should be plenty to break it loose.
to properly install the oil filter lube the o-ring with oil spin the filter on till the o-ring seats and give a extra 1/4 turn that is sufficent to seal it, no need to torque it down with a wrench.
to remove it a rubber glove on your hand should be plenty to break it loose.
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