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Author Topic: Oil and Filter Change - DIY or Garage?  (Read 1132 times)

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Re: Oil and Filter Change - DIY or Garage?
« Reply #15 on: 25 March 2009, 09:53:50 »
I would worry about over tightening of the oil filter cover
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Re: Oil and Filter Change - DIY or Garage?
« Reply #16 on: 25 March 2009, 10:10:14 »
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I would worry about over tightening of the oil filter cover

Use a torque wrench ....... or just a slight 'nip' up with the T-bar/spanner is sufficient. You've already made it oil tight when you've tightened it up enough that the 'O' is within the housing, you just don't want it to shake loose.
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