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Old 06-15-2016, 02:32 PM   #11
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Originally Posted by Hugo View Post
Hey guys,

Just wondering is it really necessary to torque down an oil filter? On the genuine filter it says to torque it down 12~16Nm? I thought hand tight was enough for filters? If so how would you go about getting a wrench to torque it...tried searching to no avail. Also would the drain plug need to be torqued as well? Think i saw in the DIY section its at 28.9.
Gasket contact --> 3/4 additional turn or so.

As for how to get a torque wrench on, it'd be with a tool like this:

https://www.amazon.com/Lisle-63600-O...dp/B0002SR4Q8/

-alex
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