Spin on oil filters

[C M Smith <cmsmith@domain.elided>]

In addition to overtightening the filter (tight means no leaks right? or 
are they afraid the thing will vibrate loose!) I doubt those jiffy lube 
guys bother to rub a thin film of oil on the filter seal before putting it 
on. I suspect many a time the dry rubber just sticks to the filter housing 
mounting face.

Caution is advised if you decide to flat spot the case or even drive a 
screwdriver through in order to increase the leverage. Try everything 
before you start destroying the filter. It is possible to rip the metal 
case right off the base of the filter leaving you with an even bigger 
problem. Don't ask how I know this, but you can be assured that a 21 inch 
pipe wrench will fit on the base of the filter for a 1975 Volvo 245. For 
Alfa's the clearance is likely to be very tight.


Michael Smith
Calgary, Alberta,Canada
91 Alfa 164L
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