I tighten all of my filters by hand, and with the aid of a rag. This normally results in 3/4 of a turn once the gasket touches the base. As a result, I'm no longer able to remove that very filter using my hand only.
Several weeks ago, I did an oil/filter change on a mid-90s Civic. A SuperTech ST3593A filter was installed, and I was able to remove it by hand. No evidence of leakage...was this filter installed properly ?? I didn't think so, but I wonder if a low-torque gasket could be the reason why I was able to remove it without the aid of a wrench?
TIA...
Several weeks ago, I did an oil/filter change on a mid-90s Civic. A SuperTech ST3593A filter was installed, and I was able to remove it by hand. No evidence of leakage...was this filter installed properly ?? I didn't think so, but I wonder if a low-torque gasket could be the reason why I was able to remove it without the aid of a wrench?
TIA...