enginph Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 What is the official number for oil drain plug? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankzao Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 22-30 ft lbs Buy a Decal!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latinopikachu Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 how about "tighten hand tight until it's juuuust hard to turn" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
///BHRpowered Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 I tighten until hand tight, then about half a turn with the wrench Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginph Posted April 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 I know to hand tight, i just asked for a number? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankzao Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 I gave you one. It's straight from the Millenia workshop manual. 22-30 ft lbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginph Posted April 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 Heck thats a large range.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troutman Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 Probably because it is hard to go wrong. It is more important for the thread and bolt to be in good nick including the gasket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mts Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 What is important is that you set the copper gasket, but remember the more times a copper gasket is used the harder it gets... should be replaced every 2nd or 3rd time or annealed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginph Posted April 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 What is important is that you set the copper gasket, but remember the more times a copper gasket is used the harder it gets... should be replaced every 2nd or 3rd time or annealed I thought it is due change with every oil? I bougth a new plug comes with a rubber (plastic, nylon whatever) gasket.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ing-schu@online.no Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 Copper gaskets can be glowed with a torch and reused. Makes them soft again. Pretty neat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mts Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 As long as you air cool it... DO NOT WATER OR OIL QUENCH water makes it brittle and oil will harden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troutman Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 Wait, which is this copper gasket we are talking about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renboy Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 The copper gasket between the drain plug head, and oil pan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mts Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 Thanks Ren. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troutman Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 Oh, I didn't know it was made of copper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankzao Posted April 12, 2008 Report Share Posted April 12, 2008 Never paid attention myself. I was thinking of putting a label on the oil pan near the plug that said "Tighten only to 22-30 ft lbs, Moron!" Think the guys at Wally Mart would get the hint? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginph Posted April 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2008 Which one is better copper, rubber or inner rubber outer metal (stock i guess?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ing-schu@online.no Posted April 12, 2008 Report Share Posted April 12, 2008 Copper is ok if mounted properly, but the type with rubber seal and outer steel ring is a superior solution for a wide variety of applications. Only rubber is rubbish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renboy Posted April 12, 2008 Report Share Posted April 12, 2008 Never paid attention myself. I was thinking of putting a label on the oil pan near the plug that said "Tighten only to 22-30 ft lbs, Moron!" Think the guys at Wally Mart would get the hint? You're taking your car to walmart for an oil change...I'm confused, who's the moron here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ing-schu@online.no Posted April 12, 2008 Report Share Posted April 12, 2008 I guess he is spending the time on decals instead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginph Posted April 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2008 Never paid attention myself. I was thinking of putting a label on the oil pan near the plug that said "Tighten only to 22-30 ft lbs, Moron!" Think the guys at Wally Mart would get the hint? You're taking your car to walmart for an oil change...I'm confused, who's the moron here? Its free when you buy from walmart right? Even if it is i take the hassle of changing myself.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MazdaMomma Posted April 12, 2008 Report Share Posted April 12, 2008 Never paid attention myself. I was thinking of putting a label on the oil pan near the plug that said "Tighten only to 22-30 ft lbs, Moron!" Think the guys at Wally Mart would get the hint? You're taking your car to walmart for an oil change...I'm confused, who's the moron here? Thanks Ren, I was going to say that myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankzao Posted April 13, 2008 Report Share Posted April 13, 2008 LOL I AM JUST KIDDING. I do my own oil changes.... You're taking your car to walmart for an oil change...I'm confused, who's the moron here? classic.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troutman Posted April 13, 2008 Report Share Posted April 13, 2008 Nice comeback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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