Dodgy Oil Filters

[missfixit70]

Same here, had to look twice

[mikeonb4c]

Just fitted new filter on Friday

[thegreenman]

just to clarify.

no strap wrench used on the Fram filter, just tightened by hand, leaked

Strap wrench used on the Bluepriint filter, no leaks so far.

[dandywarhol]

I'd recommend you slacken off the filter and retighten just by hand greenman - or you'll probably have to resort to punching a hole in it and wrecking it when trying to replace it next time. I just fitted a Blueprint one today up handtight as I've done for over 35 years - never had one leaked (yet )

[thegreenman]

Thanks dandy, I will do that. Never used a strap wrench on the bongo before either, just panicked a bit because we were off on our first camping trip of the year the next day.

Had a run of bad luck that week including a stone through the back winscreen of our other car as well.

It's all a bit calmer this week, so I will slacken and retighten the filter as you suggest.

best wishes