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I finally understood why my oil filter was always a pain to remove
For years I cranked it on way too tight, thinking it needed to be super secure. I read the manual for my 2015 Civic and it literally says to hand-tighten only, then give it a quarter turn with the wrench. Has anyone else made this mistake with their own car?
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emma_perry6mo ago
My mechanic friend says over-tightening can crush the filter's gasket and cause leaks.
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clairebaker4mo ago
Yeah, totally agree, that's a bummer when it happens.
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oliver8116mo ago
Ever had that happen, @emma_perry? Just hand-tighten it and give it a little extra turn, no tools needed.
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