Torque on engine drain bolt.

[nicholas]

Just wondering if anyone knows the proper torque for a engine drain bolt v6 hyundai santa fe, with an aluminum crush washer.

Thanks

 

[RooflessVW]

Engine Oil Drain Plug Tightening torque : 34.3 ~ 44.1N.m (3.5 ~ 4.5kgf.m) (25.3 ~ 32.5lb-ft)

Engine Oil Filter Tightening torque : 11.8 ~ 15.7N.m (1.2 ~ 1.6kgf.m, 8.7 ~ 11.6lb-ft) Auto

Transmission: Eyebolt tightening torque: (This is the fluid fill point) 34.3 ~ 44.1 N.m (3.5 ~ 4.5 kgf.m, 25.3 ~ 32.6 lb-ft)

Oil level plug tightening torque: (Note, there is no dipstick) 34.3 ~ 44.1 N.m (3.5 ~ 4.5 kgf.m, 25.3 ~32.6 lb-ft)

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[maximus]

Just snug it down and move on. Heck, I didn't even use a torque wrench for my new spark plugs.

 

[ARB1977]

Add a fumoto drain valve and don't worry about torque again.

 

[JC1]

When i had my Honda accord without the fumoto, I torqued the bolt to 31ft lbs.

 

[user52165]

Originally Posted By: ARB1977
Add a fumoto drain valve and don't worry about torque again.


+1

 

[Merkava_4]

I always wonder about guys that need a torque wrench for a drain plug.

 

[cmhj]

Originally Posted By: Merkava_4
I always wonder about guys that need a torque wrench for a drain plug.

ahm ya heh