Oh, and don't wrench the new filter on very hard. Hand tight, plus a
little snugging with the filter wrench if you want. If you put it on too tight, it will be hard to remove next
oil change.
Make sure you torque the drain plug to the right spec. Don't over-tighten it.
Oh, and here's a tip so you don't make a big mess when you remove the filter.
1) Fill the new filter up (helps if you leave it in the box when you fill it so it doesn't fall over).
2) Loosen the old filter so you can turn it by hand.
3) Get a gallon size ziplock bag and put it over the filter. Then unscrew it from outside the bag until it drops into the bag. If you do it right, you won't have a drop of
oil on the ground.
4) Check to see that the
oil filter gasket came off with the filter and then put the new one in place.
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