Oil Filter Socket Wrench Question

[jim_hoyland]

Thanks for the useful tips and leads.

[Bobiam]

If you want to torque it, you'll need a cap/socket type tool that connects to your 3/8" drive torque wrench. These are readily available at most parts stores (see above) and should work fine at this very minimal torque setting. If you overtighten it, you may go through hell the next time 9wrench slip) getting it off unless you have the Porsche wrench.

[jim_hoyland]

What is the torque for the filter housing and drain plug ?

[vath2001]

I use the Autozone Type B for the filter.
As far a torque specs:
I tighen up to about .... that. In other words, bottom out the filter can or drain plug, then about 1/4 to 1/2 turn.
Or drag out the book, dig thru the pages, then find the torque wrench, adjust it and crawl back under the car.

I know that answer will "fire up" some members.

[tonycarreon]

Originally Posted by jim_hoyland

What is the torque for the filter housing and drain plug ?

19 ft-lbs for housing, 37 ft-lbs for the plug

[jim_hoyland]

Thanks for the torque information. I'm getting ready to do my first oil change; however, I kinda ran into a dilemma.

The last oil change done used Mobil 1 according to the sellers last receipt. When I called the garage that did the oil change, they now recommend using Swepco 306 because of its better cleaning properties...

Mobil 1 is easier to locate from most FLAPS, but, should I stay with it ? The car is a '98 with 41K mles.