Do I need to torque the oil drain plug?

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12-23-2005 | 01:00 AM

stuUNGAR

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Do I need to torque the oil drain plug?

That is all I want to know. If so, what are the specs.? Already did a search. Thanks to all.

12-23-2005 | 04:32 AM

dexter_5000

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it should be tight but the spec is 28 ft llbs.

12-23-2005 | 06:06 AM

sensay

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ull be fine

12-28-2005 | 12:54 AM

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turn it till it seem tight, i've never had a problem doing it that way

12-28-2005 | 02:31 AM

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30ft.lbs. on a tC, you should be fine so long as you don't overtighten it.

01-08-2006 | 12:02 AM

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you only need to hand tighten the plug.

01-08-2006 | 12:16 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sensay

ull be fine

the oil pan on my old car cracked at the plug because of the drain plug being overtightened, it wasn't pretty, i was lucky it didn't leak on the highway.

01-08-2006 | 03:13 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by MyWhiteBox

you only need to hand tighten the plug.

I think you mean the oil filter, not the oil plug, which is what we're talking about.

01-08-2006 | 11:19 PM

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You should use a new crush washer and torque it every time you change your oil.
Think that's over-the-top?
Try getting a new oil pan, or worse, losing your oil while driving.
Don't take shortcuts.

Scott