Oil Filter

[Simon]

My oil filter keeps loosening up. I had this happen twice, noticed oil on the floor checked the filter and it was about to fall off. I tighten it to the point where I don't know if I'm going to get it off. Any thoughts?

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96 2500 SLT 4X4, Banks Stinger Plus, Gear Vender Over and Under Drive, Pac Brake, Aero tanks tool box, Pioneer CD player, 700 watt vortex amp, 2 6x9 Infinity 3 way speakers, 2 Infinity 2 way speakers, 2 tweeters and a 8" Punch sub woofer, Fiber glass running boards and wheel flares

 

[illflem]

Simon,I have pretty much have always ignored the tightening instructions on oil filters when it comes to diesels,they just vibrate too much and work the filters loose. I tighten mine as tight as I can by hand then give a half turn more with a oil filter wrench. It could be your gasket is messed up also,buzz over the river to Jerry's and pick up a WIX for 5 bucks,cheap insurance.

 

[Cooker]

I noticed the same thing when I changed the oil last. The filter was extreamly loose. I don't want to put too much umph on it while tightening (I have a tendancy to break things). I been checking the filter at fuel ups when I drain the WIF. If you do this, be careful it will be a little warm.

My $. 02, Ryan

 

[Happy Camper]

I do the same as illflem. Give it half a turn after hand tightening. Check it every few days to see if any weeping.

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Bert
2001. 5,3500 QC 4x4, HO/6spd,limited slip,BD brake,60 gal Aero tank.

 

[yooper]

I tighten it with the filter wrench, but I hold my hand close to the filter so I don't over tighten. Also, a while back someone said to mark it with a magic marker, which I do. It's easy to check that way. Haven't had any problems.

 

[yooper]

I tighten it with the filter wrench, but I hold my hand close to the filter so I don't over tighten. Also, a while back someone said to mark it with a magic marker, which I do. It's easy to check that way. Haven't had any problems.