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Oil filter torque values - Houtman_imp - 03-30-2018
Today I changed the oil and oil filters on my three CB 1100 's
One thing what has puzzled me the last 5 years is the high torque value on the filter ( 19 lbf-ft)
I had the same filter and oil filter boss on my CB 1000's and Honda advised only 9 lbf-ft !
The treads on the filter and boss are identical on both CB 1000 and the CB 1100 but why the difference in torque ?
Is water cooled/ oil cooled the difference ?
I only torqued them this time to 15 instead of 19.
Could it be a "print" mistake in the manuals ?
RE: Oil filter torque values - the Ferret - 03-30-2018
I don't know Houtman I also don't know many that actually torque that part. I hand tighten them 1/2 turn or so once the gasket touches. Haven't had one fall off yet lol
RE: Oil filter torque values - redbirds_imp - 03-30-2018
I put mine on hand tight on all my vehicles and have never had one leak.
RE: Oil filter torque values - Lord Popgun - 03-30-2018
What redbirds said.
RE: Oil filter torque values - PowerDubs_imp - 03-30-2018
There is a tq spec for an oil filter?
..and this is coming from a guy who has a workshop manual for all of his numerous vehicles....with 1/4, 3/8, 1/2 tq wrenches....
In other words- turn with hand until snug, release fingers, regrip, and turn again until more snug...
RE: Oil filter torque values - Houtman_imp - 03-30-2018
I always torque my filters as I do not know my own strength.......
RE: Oil filter torque values - Rocky_imp - 03-30-2018
I'm with ferret and the others, hand tight and just a bit more.
Never had a failure or leak in 25 years.
RE: Oil filter torque values - peterbaron - 03-30-2018
(03-30-2018, 07:30 PM)Rocky_imp Wrote: I'm with ferret and the others, hand tight and just a bit more.
Never had a failure or leak in 25 years.
+1 ....and this includes all car's oil filters as well = never failed in my career and others techs within last 35 years
To answer your question Houtman, 19 lbf-ft is correct for oil filter - as per CB1100 Honda manual..... and if you do not know your own strength, go to gym for testing
..lol...Have a safe and oil leak free ride..
pb
RE: Oil filter torque values - Houtman_imp - 03-30-2018
To me it seems that the 19 lbs is too high ,remember some members did have trouble removing the filter installed at the factory.
RE: Oil filter torque values - peterbaron - 03-31-2018
(03-30-2018, 11:51 PM)Houtman_imp Wrote: To me it seems that the 19 lbs is too high ,remember some members did have trouble removing the filter installed at the factory.
As I said, "hand tight" is the most common practise, and I only provided specs as per shop manual..., for comparison., I also checked for you an oil filter torque for one Asian car and it says 9 - 12 lb-ft....
I've never torqued any oil filter in my life, ever, always "hand tight"
Info written on OEM oil filter = 24-30 N-m = 17 - 22 lb-ft
Your choice
pb