Some automakers have torque specs. Others don't.
I use my torque wrench.
That s2000 torque spec can be used by any/all common canister filters.
12ftlbs/Kia/Hyundai
13ftlbs/Toyota
15-18ftlbs---s2000(?)
The whole 1/2 turn, 3/4 turn, 7/8, 1 full turn... is a cop out. Pure laziness on the automakers that don't list torques for oil filters. Even more sad when an engine is used by multiple vehicles in multiple markets and lists a torque for some and 3/4 turn after contact for others... on the SAME engine.
I've never had a difficult to remove filter.