Drain Plug Torque
Walk the walk
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From: Morristown, NJ
I don't doubt that's what the manual says! Yet, that sounds high for a lubicated thread. Even considering you really only have to be concerned about vibration/thermal loading since the oil pan never gets pressurized. Good reason for a drain valve!
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From: Virginia
29 is right - remember that the Honda uses a crush washer and it needs an initial torque load to do its job. If I were re-using the crush washer, I would not apply 29 lb/ft either.
I do the car by "feel", with the calibrated hand of countless oil changes - never had a leak yet.
I too support the use of an oil drain valve on cars with aluminum oil pans - I use a Fumoto on the TL and the S2000. The S2000 I add a hog ring retainer to ensure that high vibrational loads such as might occur on the track ensure the valve does not open - it also keeps meddling hands from wreaking havoc.
I do the car by "feel", with the calibrated hand of countless oil changes - never had a leak yet.
I too support the use of an oil drain valve on cars with aluminum oil pans - I use a Fumoto on the TL and the S2000. The S2000 I add a hog ring retainer to ensure that high vibrational loads such as might occur on the track ensure the valve does not open - it also keeps meddling hands from wreaking havoc.
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Originally Posted by pettydw
The drain plug torque is specified in all Honda owners manuals (supplied with car). You do not need to buy the service manual for this and there are differences between the models.
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From: Livermore, Ca
I started this thread and have to say I'm sorry for not looking in the owner's manual first. It is indeed there. I also have been working on cars and mototcycles for many, many years.
I understand that there is a feel for how tight simple bolts should be tighted. But the older I get, the more I use a torque wrench when there is a given value.
I understand that there is a feel for how tight simple bolts should be tighted. But the older I get, the more I use a torque wrench when there is a given value.
Burning Brakes
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From: Columbus, OH
This has to be a joke. The correct torque value was answered above. That info is straight from the service manual, as I doubt the owners manual has it. I was in the FIFTH GRADE the last time someone posted on this thread.
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