Do not use a filter wrench to tighten an oil filter EVER. You will over-tighten it and cause yourself more headaches

 

Please torque the filter.
S2k requires this.
Good luck.

 

thats why if you read my suggestion there are markings on the OEM filter. you should read about how some peoples oil filters have backed out during track day events.

 

In most cases, with spin-on filters, hand tight is sound advice generically.

I'm a strong guy, and there is no-way I can get close to 20nm by hand on a S2000 PCX filter...
The S2000 spin on really needs the cap socket to get it to the proper torque or you run the risk of fire and toasting the mill.

 

would have been nice if they have implemented what K&N did. for those of you looking to find an oil filter wrench with the right number of flutes, go to Harbor Freight they have a whole set that can be picked up for 8 bucks? well worth having.

 

Seriously? 20 nm is only 14 ft. lbs. which is really only hand tight. I have been doing oil changes professionally for 25 yrs and have never had an oil filter come loose after tightening it by hand. Its a rubber gasket and if you go too tight you can distort the gasket and cause a leak. Definetly agree with making sure the gasket surface is clean and always lube the gasket on the new filter.

 

Yes, seriously.

 

You can spend $50-60 and get a kit to safety wire the thing so it cannot back off or just do it yourself.

Put a worm drive clamp on the filter and run a safety to wire to something secure. Rotate the clamp so the wire is taught and tighten.

 

I like this suggestion. I'm probably gunna do this this weekend. As long as your don't over-tighten the worm (which I assume can cause stress to the shell and possibly internals of the filter) I think you'd be good to go.

 

Sorry for the necro thread here but I could use some advice. After many years of ownership I did my first oil change the other week, but noticed a tiny bit of oil gathering at the bottom of the filter, not enough to drip, but it comes back after a drive after wiping dry. When I put the new filter on, I first tried using the manual torque spec settings and observing if it would do the Honda 7 turns as indicated on the filter but using the 18lb torque specs did not move it the 7 numbers. I loosened the filter a couple times (oil added to gasket, and old gasket removed, mating surface cleaned properly as well) trying to figure out then how to get the 7 turn thing correct. When I think I did it correct I added one more turn for insurance.

IF I have overtightened it which I suspect I did, will turning it back 1 turn resolve it or did I damage the gasket and need a new filter instead?

thanks