1330 ACE SME6 Engine Oil Filter Cover Torque Spec

[JayBros]

My operator's guide gives torque specs for the engine and transmission drain plugs but none for the oil filter cover. Is there a specific torque spec for it? I have not yet purchased a shop manual. It would seem to me that appropriate tightness would be when the large O-ring on the cover is properly seated and tightened with a short bar or ratchet on my 36 mm socket and no leaks while the engine is coming up to operating temperature. Thank you for your assistance.

[JayBros]

Yes there is a spec. 18 ± 2 lbft. The two drains have different torques, small magnetic plug is 15 ± 1 and the long drain plug is 21 ± 1. While both plugs are removed, then pull the filter cap and you will get more waste oil from the engine / gearbox.

PK

Thanks, PK. Don't know why BRP couldn't list all three.

[gypsy_100]

Thanks, PK. Don't know why BRP couldn't list all three.

Correct. The 2014 Owner's Manual doesn't show any specs for the filter. The 2015 manual shows 18 lbf-ft +/- 2 on page 126. The 2015 manual also shows the revised oil quantities. Download a copy from the BRP site. I check both before doing any work to see if there were any changes. Plus the shop manual.