Summary: it seal With this done go wash your hands and install the new oil filter You only want to put this on hand tight and use caution not to cross thread the filter onto the threaded post If your happy with the drainage its time to replace the oil drain plug Tighten this to a comfortable level if you have a torque wrench the torque values are 22 29 ft lbs
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