Are the installation torque requirements printed on all automotive cartridge style oil filter caps?

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Are the installation torque requirements printed on all automotive cartridge style oil filter caps?

On all vehicles using a cartridge style oil filter, are the installation torque requirements for the cap itself printed or stamped on the cap? I'm talking about the cap that goes on the filter housing.

2007-05-23 04:59:46 · 2 answers · asked by schurm1961 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs

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Don't know exactly what you have, but be careful not to
overtighten it. Experiment if you must.

2007-05-23 05:09:11 · answer #1 · answered by belate 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

I've always done it by tightening the filter till the sealing gasket contacts the metal part of the oil filter adapter and then tighten 3/4 of a turn more---never had a leak or comeback. Rub a little oil on the gasket first.

2007-05-23 06:04:53 · answer #2 · answered by paul h 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋