The oil filter boxes typically say 2/3 to 3/4 of a turn once the gasket contacts the base.
However, if one were to follow this, you will still be able to turn the filter more with little difficulty. I don't know if I would sleep well with this.
For me, I usually tighten the filter with my hands only...as tight as I can get it. Although I have never marked the filter, subjectively, I am guessing that it is between 1 and 1.25 turns past the gasket contacting the engine.
I have never had a problem with filter removal, though I usually have to use a nylon or metal filter socket; removal is a bit too difficult with a pliers-type wrench.
To date, knock on wood, I have never had any complaints with leakage.
How do you folks feel about the 2/3 to 3/4 turn recommendation? Do you follow it? Or how many of you follow the procedure that I use?
However, if one were to follow this, you will still be able to turn the filter more with little difficulty. I don't know if I would sleep well with this.
For me, I usually tighten the filter with my hands only...as tight as I can get it. Although I have never marked the filter, subjectively, I am guessing that it is between 1 and 1.25 turns past the gasket contacting the engine.
I have never had a problem with filter removal, though I usually have to use a nylon or metal filter socket; removal is a bit too difficult with a pliers-type wrench.
To date, knock on wood, I have never had any complaints with leakage.
How do you folks feel about the 2/3 to 3/4 turn recommendation? Do you follow it? Or how many of you follow the procedure that I use?