Oil Filter Torque?
Sep 2, 2009 | 09:11 PM
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Oil Filter Torque?
Putting an K&N Oil filter on my '93 LT-1.
Sep 2, 2009 | 09:25 PM
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LBYRNES
Putting an K&N Oil filter on my '93 LT-1.
make gasket contact and turn another half or so turn, check for leaks, never torque.
Sep 2, 2009 | 09:42 PM
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Sep 2, 2009 | 09:43 PM
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Don't forget to wipe a thin film of oil on the gasket before installing. You can also pre-fill the filter before installing.
Sep 2, 2009 | 09:54 PM
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Snug
Sep 2, 2009 | 10:25 PM
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I use German torque: "Good-n-tight"
Sep 2, 2009 | 10:34 PM
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Same torque setting you use on a pickle jar lid
Sep 2, 2009 | 10:43 PM
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Torque it to two hands tight.
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Sep 2, 2009 | 10:52 PM
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You must have strong hands. 1/2 to 3/4 turn after gaskets contacts.
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Hand tight
Sep 2, 2009 | 11:25 PM
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Quote:
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MK 82
1/2 to 3/4 turn after gaskets contacts.
I prefer a good 3/4 turn after contact or until nice and snug (hand tight)...then back it off about an eighth of an inch to allow the gasket to seat without stretching. This has always been my practice and never had a leak or gasket problem - probably not necessary but that's my preference.
Sep 2, 2009 | 11:27 PM
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torqued enough so that it doesn't leak.
I use German torque: "Good-n-tight"
