Quote:
Originally Posted by nick380
I do mine hand tight with a ratchet and a quarter turn, like any other oil filter. Never leaked or had issues. 3 oil changes in, inspect it every time. Done this with all my BMW's. Only thing I torque down religiously is the drain plugs.
|
If you have strong hands with a good grip -- hand tight only. But, as you point out, only to gasket tight and then quarter turn. I can do that with my hands most of the time. Not all the time.
Shawn