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Old Apr 21, 2016 | 04:39 AM
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Whoever put your filter ON without lubing the rubber seal and used more than an empty hand to tighten it caused your problem.

I'd track that guy down and teach him the right way to do it. Whoever he might be.
 
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Old Apr 21, 2016 | 05:13 AM
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Originally Posted by LA_Dog
metal strap loop oil filter wrench, or long pliers-type of wrench. removes everything. But I just changed mine out to the FLO billet reusable filter which has a hex nut on it.
Great Choice !

I've gone with a similar product by PurePower. Added benefits include:

  • Constructed of laser cut, medical grade, 304 stainless steel micronic filter cloth
  • In many cases filters provide 200 percent more filter area
  • Stainless filter catches items down to 35 microns, which is about three times better than most good paper or brass filters
  • Unlike glued paper filters, the FLO Oil Filter pleat seam is welded and able to withstand up to 600 degrees
  • Filters maintain consistent flow under all conditions including extreme heat, the presence of water, and cold start ups where paper filters can flow so poorly that they often cause the bypass valve to open and allow unfiltered oil to enter your engine
  • Should be the last filter you ever need; this high tech filter technology is widely used in all types of auto racing including NASCAR, Indy type cars, Formula 1 and in the Aerospace industry where filtration is of the utmost importance

Permanent filters offer a lot of improvement for the money. Alternatively, you can keep using 5 micron paper filters which, in actual fact, normally don't even prevent 100 micron particles from circulating even when the bypass isn't wide open.
 
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