MS6 Fluid Notes & DIY Pictures

[Werm]

is a oil filter wrench necessary? I plan on buying a quik valve on my next oil change

[TiGraySpeed6]

Originally Posted by User208 is a oil filter wrench necessary? I plan on buying a quik valve on my next oil change

doesn't the quick valve replace the oil pan drain bolt? That has nothing to do with removing the oil filter housing to remove the cartridge. Because of the o-ring seal torque is often more than hand tight like you can get away with for a spin on filter, so I'd say yes, you proa'lly want a filter wrench

Originally Posted by keymaster Spin on: Wix 51516 is what I am using, it's a longer filter so it will probably hit the under tray if you use the sandwich plate...

With the size increase, does it increase the amount of oil needed, and have you done a BSD Delete?

It's always a nice bonus to hold an extra bit of oil

[keymaster]

Originally Posted by TiGraySpeed6 doesn't the quick valve replace the oil pan drain bolt? That has nothing to do with removing the oil filter housing to remove the cartridge. Because of the o-ring seal torque is often more than hand tight like you can get away with for a spin on filter, so I'd say yes, you proa'lly want a filter wrench With the size increase, does it increase the amount of oil needed, and have you done a BSD Delete? It's always a nice bonus to hold an extra bit of oil

It is a little bigger, probably takes it to the total 6 quarts instead of the standard 5.7, but it's not too much. I have not done the BSD. I also only have had to hand tighten these and they seem to seal just fine. If you need to wrench it, it should only be half a turn or so is my guess. I also have one of the Fumoto valves in place of the oil pan bolt, they are pretty cool and make oil changes a lot cleaner.