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Old 07-25-07, 04:59 PM
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whats the torque spec for my oil drain plug on my 1998 es300
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no idea. i just do it hand tight
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i stripped one once. will never hand tight again so i need the exact torque lol
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I dont think there is a spec for the drain plug but 30-35 ft/lbs should do it.
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is the oil pan steel or alluminium??
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