Have a question on changing oil filter

[bbteggy96]

In replacing the oil filter, do I need to have the banded wrench or is the jaw wrench just fine?

 

[bbteggy96]

Anyone?

 

[hen92]

I really dont think it really matters as long as it grips and you're able to tighten it? I even just hand tighten sometimes.

 

[bbteggy96]

Thanks

 

[Prozon]

You aren't supposed to use a wrench to tighten an oil filter. Only tighten it by hand.

As for loosening it, whatever you can get to grip it. Hell, I've had some on so bad that I had to punch a screwdriver through the filter and turn it like that..

 

[bbteggy96]

Also... which type of oil is better? 10w30 or 10w40? I have 151,000 miles and live in SoCal.

 

[Prozon]

I use 10w-30. Most will suggest using thinner oil such as 5w-30 or so, but I've been using 10w-30 in all my vehicles for years now. Really not that much difference between 10w-30 and 10w-40 though.

 

[bbteggy96]

I use 10w-30. Most will suggest using thinner oil such as 5w-30 or so, but I've been using 10w-30 in all my vehicles for years now. Really not that much difference between 10w-30 and 10w-40 though.

Thanks, I'll just stick with 10w30 then.

 

[camopaint0707]

Yeah I use 5w-30

 

[French-Frye]

All of the replys are true except tightening it ONLY HAND TIGHTEN IT. Also with Oil you have a high milage motor i would recommend AMSOIL High Milage synthetic Oil. I use it in almost all of my cars and i have 11 at my house. IT IS AMAZING!!

 

[redrocket]

This is what I use, has a nut built into the filter on the back.

 

[iDrive a GS-R]

I hand tighten my oil filter and when i take it off to change i take it off by hand and i use 5w-30 mobil 1 but i only have 60k miles

 

[92gsrboy]

Yea just hand tighten it......i wouldn't waste money for the k&n oil filter either......my filter come off no prob by hand

 

[BrokenTalon27]

NEVER tighten an oil filter on with a wrench. Hand tighten only.
Use 10w30 motor oil.
Go to Honda for OEM filters as well. Totally worth it.

 

[redrocket]

Yea just hand tighten it......i wouldn't waste money for the k&n oil filter either......my filter come off no prob by hand

The K&N has thicker walls and can withstand higher pressure. They have an anti drain back valve. It has a nut built into the back of it so if it is stubborn to remove, it makes it easier. It has a pre-drilled hole for a safety wire if you run on the track. It has a bunch of other technology that makes it better than the others. I spent a lot of money on my motor and in my opinion it is well worth $9