How much do I torque the oil drain plug?
11-05-2006, 11:41 PM
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You do have a torque wench right ? 
11-06-2006, 06:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Wayne88
No help to you, but I've changed oil in my cars a million times and I never used a torque. I just tightened it, never had a problem.
Not a million but over 50.
11-06-2006, 08:28 AM
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Snug is fine for drain plugs.
11-06-2006, 10:28 AM
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When tightening drain plugs, I've always grabbed the ratchet with the head in my palm. It always seems to give me the right amount of force.
On my C6, I've installed a Fumoto drain plug with drain nipple.
On my C6, I've installed a Fumoto drain plug with drain nipple.
11-06-2006, 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Duck916
Yes. She's quite attractive and has never overtightened a bolt.
I wondered if anyone would catch that one. 
And, hopefully your nuts neither. 
