Is it possible to unscrew an oil filter?
Is it possible to unscrew an oil filter? Some car mechanics think, that they must tightly screw oil filters to engine. But manufacturers say, that the filter has specified tightening torque (usually near 20 Nm). If gasket touched too much, especially when using a special key, oil filter becomes almost impossible to unscrew. Do you need to change an oil filter? While cartridge-style filters pre-date spin-ons, the trend today is for OEMs to use plastic housings that require special tools to remove them. Wear and tear should be factored into the standard oil change with this type of filter, because...