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Re: Do you guys use a torque wrench for oil drain plug
[Re: Jaha24k]
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07/03/18 08:54 PM
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spasm3
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I don't use a torque wrench for that. I would be careful about the cheaper clicker wrenches. while they may be decently accurate at say 50-100lbs, i don't trust them in the 15- 20 lb range.
13 elantra 72k 5w30 QSUD 03 chevy avalanche 80k synpwr 5w30 17 mazda cx-5 7300 miles m1 0w30
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Re: Do you guys use a torque wrench for oil drain plug
[Re: Jaha24k]
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07/03/18 08:56 PM
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Leo99
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Snug+ is good enough for me for drain plugs and spark plugs. Lug nuts get snug++
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Re: Do you guys use a torque wrench for oil drain plug
[Re: Zee09]
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07/03/18 08:56 PM
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Slacker Zee09 Hard to find good help these days.
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Re: Do you guys use a torque wrench for oil drain plug
[Re: Jaha24k]
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07/03/18 08:56 PM
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Patman
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I've been doing oil changes for 32 years now and tightening the drain plug by hand and doing it "tight but not too tight" has worked for me this entire time.
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Re: Do you guys use a torque wrench for oil drain plug
[Re: Patman]
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07/03/18 08:58 PM
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Triple_Se7en
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This ^^^^^^ (Patman post)
So yes, use a wrench. Just don't over-torque the bolt.
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Re: Do you guys use a torque wrench for oil drain plug
[Re: Jaha24k]
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07/03/18 09:02 PM
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I do use a torque wrench. Steel bolt, aluminum pan, I'm always worried about stripping it. Have I installed one without a torque wrench in the past? Yes. But I have a torque wrench in my toolbox, and it takes maybe 30 seconds longer to get it out and use it, so, why not?
Incidentally, be very careful with transmission pan drain bolts. The pans are usually thinner and the holes have fewer threads than oil pans, so, they can be easier to strip. Ask me how I know.
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Re: Do you guys use a torque wrench for oil drain plug
[Re: bbhero]
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07/03/18 09:06 PM
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Re: Do you guys use a torque wrench for oil drain plug
[Re: Zee09]
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07/03/18 09:07 PM
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bbhero
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I'z just messing with ya Zee09 Always good to see you on here.
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Re: Do you guys use a torque wrench for oil drain plug
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07/03/18 09:11 PM
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Zee09
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I'z just messing with ya Zee09 Always good to see you on here. You too my friend. I quit using a torque wrench in the 80's when my new Craftsman was so far off the mark i had no confidence in it or its replacement.
"If I walked on water, they'd say I couldn't swim."
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Re: Do you guys use a torque wrench for oil drain plug
[Re: Jaha24k]
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07/03/18 09:14 PM
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CR94
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Highly unnecessary, unless you're one of those people lacking judgement (or "feel," or mechanical sympathy, or whatever word you like) for such things. I have a friend like that.
2011 Toyota Prius now at 96K 1981 Mazda GLC (323) retired at 606K 1972 Subaru DL retired at 190K 1954 Chevrolet retired at 121K
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