RT Oil Change video suggests using a different sized Torx!? - was it wrong?
I was watching a video on changing oil on a '21 RT. The rider said to use a 45 Torx on the left side and a 40 Torx on the right side. I am currently on my third Spyder and the right-side plug has always been a 6-point Allen key. Was this guy mistaken?
Last edited by Peter Aawen; 04-03-2024 at 06:14 PM.
Reason: Expanded title to briefly ask the question... ;-)
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Yes, he was mistaken. And that's how drain plugs get stripped out. Clearly a Torx - T45 - and clearly an Allen - 6mm. Otherwise referred to as a hex bit.
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I was watching a video on changing oil on a '21 RT. The rider said to use a 45 Torx on the left side and a 40 Torx on the right side. I am currently on my third Spyder and the right-side plug has always been a 6-point Allen key. Was this guy mistaken?
Yes he is wrong. It may work for him, but sooner or later he is going to have to deal with a stripped-out Allen head (hex key) plug.
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One of the supporters of this forum sells hex head magnetic oil plugs at a very reasonable price; I recommend a set.
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Of the three Spyders I have owned I have immediately changed out the OEM plugs to hex head plugs from goldplug.com. Worth the money and headache.
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Spyderpops Bumpskid Spyderpops Brake/Run/Turn Signal LED's
Lamonster Garage LED Fog Lights and Headlights 2013 ST-S retired 1/9/16 at 25,061 miles
2015 F3S sold at 77,565 miles.
I was watching a video on changing oil on a '21 RT. The rider said to use a 45 Torx on the left side and a 40 Torx on the right side. I am currently on my third Spyder and the right-side plug has always been a 6-point Allen key. Was this guy mistaken?
If it was a YouTube video see if you can find it. Add a comment letting viewers know they need to use an Allen wrench.
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RT Oil Change video suggests using a different sized Torx!? - was it wrong?
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