Mustang Cobra V8-281 4.6L DOHC VIN V MFI (1997)
Oil Filter: Specifications
Thread
Diameter ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 22 mm metric
Tightening Specification
Method 1
Step 1 ................................................................................................................................................ Apply a light coating of oil to mounting gasket.
Step 2 .......................................................................................................................................... Install filter until gasket contacts mounting surface.
Step 3 ................................................................................................................................................................ Tighten an additional 3/4 turn (270°).
Method 2
Step 1 ................................................................................................................................................ Apply a light coating of oil to mounting gasket.
Step 2 ................................................................................................................................................................. Tighten to 8-9 Nm (71-79 inch lbs.).
Step 3 ............................................................................................................................................................................. Tighten an additional 40-50°.
