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Title: Oil filters.
Post by: red snapper on September 24, 2010, 08:52:04 AM: Has anyone ever had a oil filter come loose on them? What do you guys/girls recommend?
Thanks,Brian.
Title: Re: Oil filters.
Post by: Chris on September 24, 2010, 09:29:57 AM: put it on properly
Title: Re: Oil filters.
Post by: red snapper on September 24, 2010, 09:56:42 AM: Lol. I had a feeling someone would say that. I'm sure it was on as tight as I could get it. Glad it happened at home and not on the track.
Title: Re: Oil filters.
Post by: Chris on September 24, 2010, 10:58:49 AM: dont overtighten your oilfilter!
Title: Re: Oil filters.
Post by: mizovalgrl on September 24, 2010, 11:03:28 AM: Quote from: VWChris on September 24, 2010, 10:58:49 AM
dont overtighten your oilfilter!
Is that because when it heat's up it will then expand and pop off. I was told to turn until snug and then counter turn a little. Is that correct?
Title: Re: Oil filters.
Post by: Chris on September 24, 2010, 12:07:57 PM: I hope this helps....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EA989OnnXp4
Title: Re: Oil filters.
Post by: red snapper on September 24, 2010, 12:16:46 PM: Helpful as usual, Chris. lol_hitting
Title: Re: Oil filters.
Post by: Chris on September 24, 2010, 12:39:21 PM: I try
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Post by: Bruce on September 24, 2010, 04:10:05 PM: Quote from: mizovalgrl on September 24, 2010, 11:03:28 AM
I was told to turn until snug and then counter turn a little. Is that correct?
What's snug?

Best is to follow the directions on the filter or it's box. Usually it says to tighten it 3/4 - 1 turn after the seal contacts the surface.
Title: Re: Oil filters.
Post by: BUSDADDY on September 24, 2010, 05:29:53 PM: Good idea to check the old filter when it comes off to make sure the gasket came off with it too, if it sticks to the engine you'll have all sorts of issues including coming loose.
Title: Re: Oil filters.
Post by: mizovalgrl on September 24, 2010, 05:31:59 PM: Thank's Bruce you're correct everybody has their definition of what "snug" is. I usually turn it until it has contact with the surface area, but not over turn to cause it to strip. Perhap's I should start reading the direction's.... lol_hitting Thank's for your help.
Title: Re: Oil filters.
Post by: buddy boy on September 24, 2010, 07:54:58 PM: about the same pressure i put around my victim's necks when i choke them out,... firm grip then a kwick twist.