Filter apparatus with torque limiting mechanism

A filter system comprising:

• a fluid filter, the fluid filter includes a connective portion;
• a filter head, the fluid filter includes a connective portion engageable with the fluid filter;
• a torque limiting device on a portion of both the fluid filter and the filter head, the torque limiting device is configured to limit tightening of the connective portions of the fluid filter and filter head, the torque limiting device comprises a spring disposed on a non-connective portion of a spud of the filter head, the spring is positioned above the connective portion of filter head, such that when the connective portion of the fluid filter passes the connective portion of the filter head, the spring compresses and the fluid filter can freely rotate on the non-connective portion.