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OMGASAXO
16th September 2012, 15:39
Servicing my 1.1 saxo again but come to the oil filter I usually use my torque wrench however can't find it think I've left somewhere -_- will it be Alrite to hand tight the black cylinder don't want it to pop off or squirt oil everywhere lol

Bedford126
16th September 2012, 15:42
yes be fine. The torque that's needed is only hand tight any way.

OMGASAXO
16th September 2012, 15:48
Okay good, I thought so just wanted to make sure. Thanks.

f13sta
16th September 2012, 16:47
Just nip it up with a normal ratchet Ive never used a torque wrench and never had one snap and I work with cars day in day out.

Baz
16th September 2012, 16:53
Spin it on then turn it 3/4s of a full turn, should do the job

rorz_vts
16th September 2012, 16:53
I've always hand tightened mine in the past, never had any issues