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_perry3mo ago

My mechanic friend says over-tightening can crush the filter's gasket and cause leaks.

clairebaker22d ago

Yeah, totally agree, that's a bummer when it happens.

oliver8113mo ago

Ever had that happen, @emma_perry? Just hand-tighten it and give it a little extra turn, no tools needed.