Do you know the spec for torque? I am at 7 or 8% on Fuel filter and about 38.6k miles, prolly change at 40k or so.Did you use a torque wrench?
No, but I used just a finger on my half inch drive ratchet once it stopped turning to put just enough force on it to snug it. Nothing major at all. I actually thought I didn't tighten it enough but since it didn't leak when I started it and drove a little I figured it was good. It is only plastic and the mount is the same so I didn't think I put that much torque on it.Did you use a torque wrench?
As I recall it's cast into the housing. The reason why I asked is that it's some ridiculously small value. One of the few times I've used my Snap-On ATECH2FR100B in the newton/metres mode.Do you know the spec for torque? I am at 7 or 8% on Fuel filter and about 38.6k miles, prolly change at 40k or so.
I watched a YouTube on changing the fuel filter and it is cast onto the filter housing, will just torque to spec when changing itAs I recall it's cast into the housing. The reason why I asked is that it's some ridiculously small value. One of the few times I've used my Snap-On ATECH2FR100B in the newton/metres mode.
Besides the Cruze TD my 6.0L PS has both primary and secondary fuel filters setup similarly and I've never torqued them either and never a leak. It not the casting and plastic cap that provides the sealing, it is the o-ring on the cap that provides the seal. Like BlueTopaz states, just snug it up. Personally I use a little light grease on the o-rings as it seems to help a little in the removal process the next time you change filters.No, but I used just a finger on my half inch drive ratchet once it stopped turning to put just enough force on it to snug it. Nothing major at all. I actually thought I didn't tighten it enough but since it didn't leak when I started it and drove a little I figured it was good. It is only plastic and the mount is the same so I didn't think I put that much torque on it.
Can't really say. I changed it out the first time myself and I know I didn't over tighten it. I didn't use a torque wrench but once the housing seated I just put a light snug force on the ratchet, nothing major. Started up checked for leaks and all is well.When needed to change my fuel filter the first time, my independent mechanic refused (after trying a couple of ties) cuz it was too tight and he was afraid to brake the housing. Had to take it to a dealer. Soon will be doing myself and really need a good way to loosen it in case dealer has over tighten it.
Looks like my filter will get to over 40k before I change it, having no issues so plan to run it awhile longer. I would prefer the housing not be plastic.Can't really say. I changed it out the first time myself and I know I didn't over tighten it. I didn't use a torque wrench but once the housing seated I just put a light snug force on the ratchet, nothing major. Started up checked for leaks and all is well.
The mounting bracket is a very poor design if you ask me. Good thing it isn't changed often because I can see that mount cracking over time.
I was concerned about doing this change, it is quite easy or at least mine was. 1 7/16 six point socket, nice long bar and it came right off, good luckJust under 43k on my car and this morning I got the change FF screen on the DIC. I'll do it myself. It sounded pretty easy based on what I've read previously. But after reading these posts, I wonder how many wrenches I am going to throw at the wall.