How do I find the specified torque for the drain plug for the oil pan on my car? This information is not in the owner’s manual or the service manual (which I have). This is for a 1988 Chevrolet Nova (comparable to a Toyota Corolla). The plug specs are: M12 x 1.25mm.

Torque for oil pan drain plug

Barkydog July 15, 2016, 6:26am 6

there is snug, tight and overtightend, snug to tight, sure it is a matter of feel, wonder if my oil change guys use a torque wrench.

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