Oil Filter Cap: Hand Tightened After Replacing Filter

ta · 07-23-2006, 04:16 PM

I decided to replace the oil filter on my new 330i after the break-in period, (1600 miles).

Question - I only hand tightened the oil filter cap, but good news: it does not leak. Should I be concerned that I did not torque it to the required 25Nm (18.425ftlbs) setting and only hand-tightened it?

TIA.

ta

ward · 07-23-2006, 04:43 PM

you should get a wrench on it,

you may be able to get a strap wrench on it if you don't want to buy a special tool just for the cap

Unless you're the incredible hulk I don't think you're able to screw it down as much as it needs to be.

you're probably OK short term, but I'd advise that you tighten it down soon

Asiann · 07-23-2006, 05:54 PM

If you can pull it off by hand then tightening by hand should work.

ages944 · 07-23-2006, 11:36 PM

I got mine off by hand and tightened it back down by hand as well (i screwed it on as far as it would go actually). 25Nm is only about 18 ftlb anyway. Haven't noticed any seepage of oil in the 4k mi since that oil change (knock wood).

smithex · 07-24-2006, 12:49 AM

I have done two oil changes with only hand tighting it, and no leaks, the rubber gasket seals it tight.

ta · 07-24-2006, 07:13 AM

I actually found a green (paint/marker?) mark in the cap and housing that lines up to show how tight is was from the factory. Does anyone else have this?

It took a slight turn with the strap wrench to get the marks to line up. It was slightly tighter than I could get it by hand, but that is where I left it.

txusa03 · 07-24-2006, 07:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ta

I actually found a green (paint/marker?) mark in the cap and housing that lines up to show how tight is was from the factory. Does anyone else have this?

It took a slight turn with the strap wrench to get the marks to line up. It was slightly tighter than I could get it by hand, but that is where I left it.

I did not notice any green mark on my oil filter casing.

ta · 07-24-2006, 08:38 PM

Here is a photo of the mark that was on the cap and housing.

My production was 4/06.

Snowman811 · 07-24-2006, 09:48 PM

I've got the green mark too. Thought it was a great idea. Hand loosen and tighten for me worked perfectly.

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ta Grumpy 7 Rep 24 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chandler, AZ iTrader: (0)	Oil Filter Cap: Hand Tightened After Replacing Filter I decided to replace the oil filter on my new 330i after the break-in period, (1600 miles). Question - I only hand tightened the oil filter cap, but good news: it does not leak. Should I be concerned that I did not torque it to the required 25Nm (18.425ftlbs) setting and only hand-tightened it? TIA. ta
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ward Major General 155 Rep 6,158 Posts Drives: F Join Date: May 2005 Location: T iTrader: (0)	you should get a wrench on it, you may be able to get a strap wrench on it if you don't want to buy a special tool just for the cap Unless you're the incredible hulk I don't think you're able to screw it down as much as it needs to be. you're probably OK short term, but I'd advise that you tighten it down soon
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ages944 Captain 99 Rep 990 Posts Drives: E90 325i Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chicago 'burbs iTrader: (0)	I got mine off by hand and tightened it back down by hand as well (i screwed it on as far as it would go actually). 25Nm is only about 18 ftlb anyway. Haven't noticed any seepage of oil in the 4k mi since that oil change (knock wood). __________________ BMW : Sine qua non Mods: Blacklines \| Rear Seat Power Outlets \| Rear Fog Lights \| Ashtray Garage Door Opener
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smithex New Member 0 Rep 23 Posts Drives: 128i Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Tacoma, WA iTrader: (0)	I have done two oil changes with only hand tighting it, and no leaks, the rubber gasket seals it tight.
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ta Grumpy 7 Rep 24 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chandler, AZ iTrader: (0)	I actually found a green (paint/marker?) mark in the cap and housing that lines up to show how tight is was from the factory. Does anyone else have this? It took a slight turn with the strap wrench to get the marks to line up. It was slightly tighter than I could get it by hand, but that is where I left it.
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ta Grumpy 7 Rep 24 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chandler, AZ iTrader: (0)	Picture Here is a photo of the mark that was on the cap and housing. My production was 4/06. Attached Images
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Snowman811 Black Sapphire 330i 32 Rep 362 Posts Drives: Black Sapphire 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Nor Cal iTrader: (1)	I've got the green mark too. Thought it was a great idea. Hand loosen and tighten for me worked perfectly.
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