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This last time I changed my oil I noticed the oil filter could have almost been removed by hand, maybe I didn't have it tightened enough i'm not sure, but I noticed a drop of black oil hanging off the bottom of the filter, and that's the first time I've noticed that EVER on this engine. This is my 6.7 cummins. Usually I tighten as much as I can with my hands then give it another 1/4-1/2 of a turn with the wrench depending on how good of a grip I had and never have issues getting the filter off the next time around. I've been changing the oil in this truck for 12 years now. What I have noticed is inconsistency with how tight they are the next time I go to change them. Sometimes they're good and snug, but in no way was it difficult to remove, then other times i'm like wow that thing was barely tight enough.