drain bolt - torque?
 

Hi all,

I'm sometimes paranoid of stripping the oil pan, anyone know what the torque spec is for the drain bolt..99 civic sir?

Thanks

isn't it in your owners manual?

i just tighten it until i feel the washer crush.

18 foot pounds for civics

let me guess you came from the newsgroups

who?

^ That's about right.

Just grab the wrench close to where the drain plug is, then turn it firmly.
It's not fun overtorquing a drainplug, I did it on my Civic once and had to re-tap and thread it. Pain in the butt.

ditto..

I saw a co-op kid one time use a torque wrench on a drain plug.. I made fun of him until his term was over at my shop.. lol

how big a deal is it , if you dont put a washer on?

Most likely will leak.

do you need a new washer every time you change oil?

Its recommended, just go to the dealership sometimes they give them out for free. Otherwise if you MUST use the same washer, then just flip it over so it crushes again.

Lots of things are recommended..

I never flip washers or change them unless they are leaking prior to removal. The truth is, you can re-use these washers several times without an issue.

No need to get a new washer unless you see it leaking.

300K later, still sitting on the same washer no problems.

lol theres a washer?!

its just a like plastic kinda gasket u should change it everytime sometimes it leaks i change mine everytime