I just bought this oil filter wrench

[kschachn]

So then why do the instructions for all four of my torque wrenches say not to use them to remove fasteners?

Originally Posted By: turtlevette
Its Baloney. Torque wrenches are used to remove bolts, nuts, and oil filters if you like.

Sometimes its the biggest wrench in a shade tree mechanics toolbox.

 

[friendly_jacek]

Originally Posted By: kschachn
So then why do the instructions for all four of my torque wrenches say not to use them to remove fasteners?


i checked mine and it didn't say anything about it.
but i did some searches and some say if one uses too much force while breaking frozen fasteners, it can affect calibration.

 

[friendly_jacek]

the seller answered my email. mystery solved.

"We are afraid that a torque wrench may put too much force on this item and may cause a damage, so there is such warning for it."

 

[skulldrinker]

You could remove it with a torque wrench in an attempt to see how tight the jerk before you put it on.

 

[another Todd]

Correct translation: Do not use impact wrench.

 

[GatorJoe]

Originally Posted By: 01_celica_gt
people actually torque down oil filters? hand just is more then plenty...
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Agreed. I even seem to over tighten the filter with my hand half the time and have to use a bit of sandpaper in my palm to remove it the next OC. No OF wrenches for me.