ok to hand tighten oil filter?

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Re: ok to hand tighten oil filter? #88108 08/22/02 10:01 PM

Joined: Apr 2001

Posts: 122

Los Angeles, CA.

cbr900boy

Wheeler

STOP! Do not use the wrench to tighten the filter. You must always hand tighten the oil filter. If you don't know already, make sure you put some oil around the rubber seal on the new filter before you install it. Good Luck, and I hope this message finds you in time.

-Danny

2001 SR5 / Silver / Sport Package / Color Running Boards / R1(wheelie Monster)

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Subject	Posted By	Posted
ok to hand tighten oil filter?	Anonymous	08/22/02 09:41 PM
Re: ok to hand tighten oil filter?	Anonymous	08/22/02 09:46 PM
Re: ok to hand tighten oil filter?	cbr900boy	08/22/02 10:01 PM
Re: ok to hand tighten oil filter?	rocky	08/22/02 11:01 PM
Re: ok to hand tighten oil filter?	Anonymous	08/22/02 11:51 PM

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