Oil filter torque? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Hugo · 06-15-2016, 12:10 PM

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.

murdoc · 06-15-2016, 12:19 PM

Hand tight is fine for oil filters.

Tcoat · 06-15-2016, 12:31 PM

12 to 16 nm would be about hand tight anyway.

Just make sure the drain plug crushes the washer. Don't over do it.

continuecrushing · 06-15-2016, 12:58 PM

are you doing it or the dealership/oil change place?

If its an oil change place/dealer-about 150ft.lbs should do

NOTE THIS IS A JOKE. They always seem to put oil filters/bolts WAAAAY too tight.

D_Thissen · 06-15-2016, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by continuecrushing

are you doing it or the dealership/oil change place?

If its an oil change place/dealer-about 150ft.lbs should do

NOTE THIS IS A JOKE. They always seem to put oil filters/bolts WAAAAY too tight.

Its bad when you need to use an extension on your socket to loosen the drain plug.

humfrz · 06-15-2016, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by murdoc

Hand tight is fine for oil filters.

Yep, one hand tight is sufficient ........ unless your hands are greasy and/or you are a weakling ...... then one hand plus two fingers and thumb of the other hand is good.......

humfrz

sdemo · 06-15-2016, 01:35 PM

Snug, then 1/4 turn.

Quote:

Originally Posted by humfrz

Yep, one hand tight is sufficient ........ unless your hands are greasy and/or you are a weakling ...... then one hand plus two fingers and thumb of the other hand is good.......

humfrz

The key to a long marriage, eh?

Decay107 · 06-15-2016, 01:40 PM

Touching + 3/4 turn on the filter

ZionsWrath · 06-15-2016, 01:42 PM

When the impact stops is standard torque spec if you take your car to a shop

Or are you doing this yourself?

murdoc · 06-15-2016, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZionsWrath

When the impact stops is standard torque spec if you take your car to a shop

Or are you doing this yourself?

The idea of using an impact on an oil drain bolt makes me shudder...

mav1178 · 06-15-2016, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hugo

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

pooch · 06-15-2016, 09:59 PM

Hand tighten then 3/4 turn with a wrench after..

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Mr.ac · 06-15-2016, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by murdoc

The idea of using an impact on an oil drain bolt makes me shudder...

How about using an impact gun to remove spark plugs?

I shit you not I saw it happen and saw the aftermath.

pooch · 06-15-2016, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.ac

How about using an impact gun to remove spark plugs?

I shit you not I saw it happen and saw the aftermath.

No need, socket wrench is all you need..

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