Torque Specs on Oil Drain Plug on 5th gen
06-04-2001, 02:20 PM
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Re: Torque Specs on Oil Drain Plug on 5th gen (tec-9-7)
wrench it till it spins freeley, then go by a new oil pan, and don't torque it down as hard next time. 
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06-04-2001, 10:13 PM
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Re: Torque Specs on Oil Drain Plug on 5th gen (Mr Ludecrs)
I never use a torque wrench on the drain plug b/c the friction is never enough to make the wrench kick back...so you end up destroying the threads and the pan. Just do it 1/4 after it doesn't turn easily with the wrench.
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Re: Torque Specs on Oil Drain Plug on 5th gen (IN VTEC)
Thats wierd; I've used a torque wrench every time and never had a problem. Have you always replaced the copper crush washer?
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06-06-2001, 12:10 PM
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Re: Torque Specs on Oil Drain Plug on 5th gen (tec-9-7)
Not always, but the previous one never looked any different from a new one...so I just reused it. Even then, I replace the washer every third oil change.
It's probably because I coat the drain plug threads with oil to keep it from sticking to the oil pan threads. When i coat the threads, some of it probably carries over onto the washer/bolt head mating surface.
It's probably because I coat the drain plug threads with oil to keep it from sticking to the oil pan threads. When i coat the threads, some of it probably carries over onto the washer/bolt head mating surface.
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Re: Torque Specs on Oil Drain Plug on 5th gen (IN VTEC)
*Always* replace the crush washer. They cost like $0.25/ea. It prevents leaks and keep you from buying a new oil pan.
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