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Originally Posted by azn370z No I haven't. I'm pretty happy with the wrench. I use it to torque the oil filter to the 120 ft lbs nut on the suspension.

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Old 02-27-2012, 01:44 PM   #1 (permalink)
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No I haven't. I'm pretty happy with the wrench. I use it to torque the oil filter to the 120 ft lbs nut on the suspension.
you mean the oil drain plug? ive not heard of many people that use a torque wrench for the filter or plug. when i do the oil change i just tighten it snug tight and that's it.
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you mean the oil drain plug? ive not heard of many people that use a torque wrench for the filter or plug. when i do the oil change i just tighten it snug tight and that's it.
I use it on the filter too. I have this plastic cap that fits onto the wrench.
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you mean the oil drain plug? ive not heard of many people that use a torque wrench for the filter or plug. when i do the oil change i just tighten it snug tight and that's it.
German spec.
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I use it on the filter too. I have this plastic cap that fits onto the wrench.
ahh, yah, i know what you're talking about. ok.. huh.. i just hand tighten mine.


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