CL L4-2254cc 2.3L SOHC (VTEC) MFI (1998)
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2. Inspect the threads and rubber seal on the new filter. Wipe off the seat on the engine block, then apply a light coat of oil to the filter rubber seal.
NOTE: Use only filters with a built-in bypass system.
3. Install the oil filter by hand.
4. After the rubber seal seats, tighten the oil filter clockwise with the special tool.
Tighten: 7/8 turn clockwise.
Tightening torque: 22 Nm (16 ft. lbs.)
Eight numbers (1 to 8) are printed on the surface of the filter.
The following explains the procedure for tightening filters using these numbers.
