No, the nut on Wrench-Off oil filters cannot be used for installation, as doing so
may cause serious damage to the filter. If you attempt to use the nut to tighten the
filter on installation, you may end up over-tightening the filter or causing damage
to the spot welds on the filter—which could result in cracking and leakage while the
filter is in service. The nut is intended to be used for convenient removal only.