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Saw a scary fuel filter setup at a truck stop in Boise
I stopped at the big truck stop off I-84 yesterday and saw a guy trying to change a fuel filter with a cheap plastic wrench and a rag for a seal. He was about to crank it down way too tight, which would have stripped the housing for sure. Has anyone else run into this and what's the best way to help a driver in that spot without stepping on toes?
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wren8062mo ago
I saw almost the exact same thing at a rest area near Flagstaff last spring. This guy was using a pair of pliers on a spin-on filter and had already chewed up the edges pretty bad. Honestly, I just walked over and said my own housing cracked once from over-tightening, and offered my strap wrench. He took the help and was actually really thankful. Tbh most drivers just don't want to feel stupid, so I find it's best to play it like you've made the same mistake before.
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