But can you torque the filter back to specs without damaging them?I use the 3 jaw version shown above. It works real well on those tight filters that just won't turn.
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Then you haven't the problem that Briggs is having with them loosening after hand tightening. I personally have seen them to come loose here with 1 full turn which is why Briggs spec'd tightening to 100 in lbs.I ONLY install oil filters by hand!
Snug then another 1/2-3/4 turns. I have had my fill of idiots that tighten the filters so tight I have to deform the metal can to get them off. Oil filters just don't need all that force!
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