Oil Filter Wrench Size

[bullet bob]

But can you torque the filter back to specs without damaging them?

Never torque a filter, good-n-tight works great.

 

[Gym123]

I ONLY install oil filters by hand!

Snug then another 1/2-3/4 turns. I have had my fill of idiots that tighten the filters so tight I have to deform the metal can to get them off. Oil filters just don't need all that force!
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Are you saying that tightening an oil filter ISN'T a contest?