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stupid question - oil filter - counterclockwise to remove, correct?

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Old Oct 4, 2002 | 03:24 PM
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My damn filter is stuck as I'm trying to do oil change - just want to be 100% sure that I'm not twisting the wrong way - counterclockwise to loosen, right?
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Old Oct 4, 2002 | 03:33 PM
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Old Oct 4, 2002 | 03:54 PM
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Correct. And by the way, the Honda spec is 7/8 of a turn after gasket contact when re-installing.
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Old Oct 4, 2002 | 04:23 PM
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oh well - can't get the thing out from under the car - will have to wait till next oil change
Good thing I'm using Mobil 1, I guess.
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