Torque value

[Captain Fin]

Can someone send me the torque value for the oil plug and filter bolts. Thanks

 

[gypsy_100]

The Drain Plug (engine & oil tank) Spec is 20N*m (12 lbf*ft)

Torque wrenches on this engine are essential.

Not to be picky here but the spec in the manual is 20 N*m or 15 lbf*ft.

Since 15 lbf*ft would be on the very low end, or below the allowable operating range of most lbf*ft torque wrenches, I would convert it to lbf*in and use an "inch pound" torque wrench. The 15 lbf*ft converts to 180 lbf*in which would be more in the middle range of most "inch pound" torque wrenches.

A caution that has been stated on this forum many times -- the oil tank and engine drain plugs require a 6mm hex. Insert the hex all the way and hold it there while breaking the drain plugs loose. If the hex is not fully inserted and solid, it may strip the plug. Some have inadvertently used a torx insert which may feel tight but will quickly strip the hex plug as soon as you put any torque on it. The filter bolts require a 5mm hex.

 

[billybovine]

 

[NancysToy]

Those were what was listed in my 2010 Shop Manual.
It could be a typo.

????? My 2010 Shop Manual say 15 lbf-ft. ????? At any rate, 20 Nm = 15 lbf-ft. You know what Bill Clinton said about arithmetic.