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      03-21-2011, 04:59 PM   #2
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The oil filter cap does not need to be really tight. 25Nm I think. It is written on the cap!

I know on my car - when I tighten the oil filter cap... the green marks almost line up. They are off by 15mm's or so - past when they aligned up new.

Normally you want to hand tighten the oil filter cap and then turn it with a cap socket/wrench another 1/4 turn. But I go more by feel then anything else. It really does not need to be too tight. You might want to remove the cap and use a floresent light to check for any cracks in the oil cap.

I think I would also check the oil drain plug for tightness. You might as well - re-due thier oil change. That will be the ONLY way to sleep at night! I know that is what I would do! Did they remember to put the oil fill cap back on (on the valve cover) as well?

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