Torque Spec for Oil Filter Installation

[SouthCoast]

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[The_Dark_Knight_Forever]

MotivXtools makes filter wrenches for all kinds of brands. Specifically for ours, 64.3mm 14 Flute. If you want something specific that is

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[TMLifer]

Hello all,

I know this is going to probably lead to many people saying that torquing an oil filter to spec is unnecessary but indulge me please.

I've recently seen it stated from an unofficial source that the torque spec for the oil filter is 16 FTLB & the drian plug bolt is 30 FTLB. I've confirmed via Toyota dealership repair documentation that 30 ft-lbs is correct...but I haven't been able to confirm that 16 FTLB is correct for the oil filter.

Can anyone here with absolute certainty from any official documentation confirm that 16 FTLB is the correct torque spec for the oil filter?

Thanks!

I've read in several places that canister filters should be hand-tightened. It is not recommended to use a oil filter wrench to tighten the canister filter because you'll never or it'll be nearly impossible (or extremely difficult) to remove it the next time you have to change it. The oil filter wrench should only be used to loosen and remove canister filters.

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