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Oil filter housing Bolt torque specs needed?

Tiny
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Can you find out for me what the torque spec is? I see 10 nm in some places and 18 maybe. Can't remember if its nm or ft lbs.
Monday, September 16th, 2024 AT 9:27 AM

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Tiny
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It is 25 nm for the oil filter cover, check out the images (below). Let us know if you need anything else.
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Monday, September 16th, 2024 AT 2:19 PM
Tiny
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I see. It's 10nm for the bolts. No, I am not worried about the oil filter cover itself.
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Monday, September 16th, 2024 AT 2:22 PM
Tiny
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The housing is 10 nm, here is another image to help you. Check out the images (below). Let us know if you need anything else.
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Tuesday, September 17th, 2024 AT 8:21 AM
Tiny
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Thats it. Thanks
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Tuesday, September 17th, 2024 AT 8:58 AM
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Our pleasure, let us know how it goes or if you need anymore help.
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Tuesday, September 17th, 2024 AT 9:36 AM

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