Oil Recommendation

[Landon]

Quick question about putting on the washer. Does it matter which way or which side you put the washer on? Because both sides are different.

Other questions:

When you put the new oil filter back on, do you only tighten with your hands or do I need to use a tool to really tighten the oil filter?



When I tighten the screw back on, how should I tighten it?

Thanks!

 

[KrackaC8]

Quick question about putting on the washer. Does it matter which way or which side you put the washer on? Because both sides are different.

Other questions:

When you put the new oil filter back on, do you only tighten with your hands or do I need to use a tool to really tighten the oil filter?



When I tighten the screw back on, how should I tighten it?

Thanks!

Crush washer: larger side towards the oil pan
Oil filter: hand tighten

 

[zeroptzero]

I use a metal oil filter cap wrench. I hate working under the car so the easier I can get it in and out of there the better.

The old filter is easy to remove with the filter wrench. On installation I spin the filter on until it makes contact, I put a black sharpie mark on the bottom side facing down once the filter gasket makes contact, then I turn it just over 3/4 of a turn. Filter instructions say turn it more than 3/4 of a turn after gasket contact, so I am just past the 3/4 mark, the black sharpie mark helps with that. You can do it by hand , but it is just easier for me with my tool and when working in a tight space.

 

[Landon]

I use a metal oil filter cap wrench. I hate working under the car so the easier I can get it in and out of there the better.

The old filter is easy to remove with the filter wrench. On installation I spin the filter on until it makes contact, I put a black sharpie mark on the bottom side facing down once the filter gasket makes contact, then I turn it just over 3/4 of a turn. Filter instructions say turn it more than 3/4 of a turn after gasket contact, so I am just past the 3/4 mark, the black sharpie mark helps with that. You can do it by hand , but it is just easier for me with my tool and when working in a tight space.

What is the correct size for the oil filter cap wrench?