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Originally Posted by asphaltgambler
Yes, so as you spin the filter on and the seal contacts the surface, (without) oil it will start to drag, elongate. It takes just a smidge to make it happy......Oddly enough Ford w/ecoboost engines, they specifically state to install it dry...
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Same goes for Lycoming and Continental - no lube, tightened to torque specified (aircraft oil filters have a 1" nut, with ears for safety wire around the perimeter, built into the outboard end of the filters), then wired.