I had to punch 3 holes in the one that was on Scarlett so I could stick a BIG screwdriver in it to turn it, and even THEN it was a BEOTCH to get loose......Bertha's filter had a nut on the end.......SOOOO easy to remove.

I WAS going change all 3 fluids, but, the oil filter had me so pissed, I thought I better wait until tomorrow to finish the other 2.......

 

Not that tight!

 

Darn that was way to tight ,I just wet the O ring with fresh oil & hand tighten never had a leak

 

Thats why I use the K&N filters. I like the 17mm nut on the end ofthe filter. No special filter wrench is needed. Just a 17mm socket and a ratchet with an extension. No needto have to destroy the filter to get it off.

 

k&n 170c has a 17mm nut. i like 'em lots

 

I put the new one on hand tight.....Sheesh, I think the shop used a MACHINE to install the one I removed!

 

13ft lbs.

 

A good rule-of-thumb is to tighten an additional 1/2 to 3/4 turn after the gasket makes initial contact.

 

THAT'S what I did........

 

Most car filters say 3?4 turn past after seal makes contact, And lube seal with fresh oil before installing