Torque for Oil Drain Plug - Honda Pilot

jwbiere · 07-05-2004, 03:14 PM

The book says 29lbs, When I changed the oil I noticed a little residue by the drain plug. I changed the oil and intalled a new crush washer, torqued to 29lbs. Not a lot of clearance under there for a torque wrench. Yesterday I noticed oil leaking from the plug. This morning I bought some rhino ramps ( Perfect clearance ) and torqued it again this time tighter around 34. Anyone else had this problem? The wife is driving it now I'll re check it when she gets back

john802 · 07-06-2004, 09:21 PM

Are you sure your torque wrench is accurate? I always have my torque wrench recalibrated every year at my work place, and they usually off by +/- 5 lbs-ft after a couple of usage.

-john

krygny · 07-07-2004, 07:11 AM

Although everything has a torque spec, it doesn't mean it's that critical. I've never used a torque wrench, or ever seen one used, to tighten a drain plug. I've never had one leak, even using the same washer over and over. The torque spec I usually use is "sock it down good and tight", without getting ridiculous, assuming I'll be the one who will have to remove it in a few months for the next oil change.

N_Jay · 07-07-2004, 07:23 AM

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Originally posted by krygny
. . The torque spec I usually use is "sock it down good and tight", without getting ridiculous, assuming I'll be the one who will have to remove it in a few months for the next oil change.

That torque speck went out a long time ago.

The current spec is "Just sock it down tight enough".

Seems aluminum parts did not like the "Good and Tight" spec.

MG Pilot · 07-07-2004, 02:22 PM

I agree. Just be sure not to crank it down like some ape!!!

h3xme · 07-07-2004, 04:18 PM

I always have 500 ml bottles of water on hand. Here's a use for the empty's.

No need to clean a funnel, just toss with the empty oil containers. You'll want to wipe it dry before, of course.

GlenH · 07-07-2004, 06:20 PM

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Originally posted by MG Pilot
I agree. Just be sure not to crank it down like some ape!!!

Yeah. There's no need to use brute gorilla force cranking strength. Instead, I just place a 3 foot pole over the handle of my wrench and crank lightly.

Glen

ps - for those who didn't get it, that was a joke. Don't use a cheater bar to tighten an oil drain plug!

07-05-2004, 03:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
jwbiere Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA Posts: 17 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Torque for Oil Drain Plug The book says 29lbs, When I changed the oil I noticed a little residue by the drain plug. I changed the oil and intalled a new crush washer, torqued to 29lbs. Not a lot of clearance under there for a torque wrench. Yesterday I noticed oil leaking from the plug. This morning I bought some rhino ramps ( Perfect clearance ) and torqued it again this time tighter around 34. Anyone else had this problem? The wife is driving it now I'll re check it when she gets back __________________ 2004 EX SageBrush Pearl Bought her Jan Wheel Locks \| Cross Bars \| OEM Side Steps \| Rear Splash Guard \| Cargo Tray and Xanimo-net sticker

07-06-2004, 09:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
john802 Rip Tide Dude! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 3,054 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Are you sure your torque wrench is accurate? I always have my torque wrench recalibrated every year at my work place, and they usually off by +/- 5 lbs-ft after a couple of usage. -john __________________ 2003 Honda Pilot EX Starlight Silver* OEM Full Nose Mask \| Wheel Locks \| Cross Bars \| OEM Running Boards \| Chrome Accent - OEM Running Board \| Rear Splash Guard \| OEM '04 Horn \| Cloud-Rider Spectare Black Stainless Steel Grille Screen & Bumper Combo \| Thule Ski Rack #725 \| Thule Snowboard Carrier #575 \|OEM All Season Floor Mats \|OEM Cargo Tray \| Pilot Motorsports #PM555 Stainless Steel Exhaust Tips \| PowerStation Pro Portable Charger/Compressor/Emergency Light \| Tire Step Ladder \| Eurodezigns Blue Xenon H4 Bulbs & H3 Fog Light Bulbs \| Infinity Kappa Speakers \| Dynamat Original/Extreme \| Complete Set of 3M Protector \| 3M Metallic Tint \| Covercraft Noah Custom Cover \| Microtune #141X Antenna Amplifier \| Dashmat Dash Cover \| Full Size Spare Tire \| Broadway Napolex BW-86 Wide Inside Rear View Mirror \| Complete Sets of Dark Smoke WeatherTech WeatherFlectors \| Westin Black Rear Bumper Guard \| 3rd Brake Light Mod \| 6 Disc CD Changer \| ______________________________ The dawn of love would be the end of pleasure!

07-07-2004, 07:11 AM	#3 (permalink)
krygny Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NY Panhandle(c) Posts: 2,831 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	My perspective Although everything has a torque spec, it doesn't mean it's that critical. I've never used a torque wrench, or ever seen one used, to tighten a drain plug. I've never had one leak, even using the same washer over and over. The torque spec I usually use is "sock it down good and tight", without getting ridiculous, assuming I'll be the one who will have to remove it in a few months for the next oil change. __________________ 2003 EX-L, Sage Brush Pearl Side Steps • Rear Splash Guards • Cross Bars • Cargo Tray • Cargo Cover • All-Season Floor Mats • StreetPilot ColorMap • WeatherTech WeatherFlectors • Fortera TripleTreds

07-07-2004, 02:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
MG Pilot Super Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Minneapolis Suburbs Posts: 920 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I agree. Just be sure not to crank it down like some ape!!! __________________ '03 Starlight Silver EX-L...Rear Splash Guards, Cargo Tray, All-Season Mats (Husky Liners In Front), Trailer Hitch, 3M Clear Nose Mask, K&N Performance Air and Oil Filters, Mobil1 5W-20 Oil, Sylvania Silver Star Bulbs, FS Spare, Michelin X Terrains, Bosch Micro Edge Excel Wiper Blades, Amsoil ATF, Bosch Premium Oil Filters, Purolator PureONE Oil Filters, Fumoto Oil Drain Valve, Akebono Ceramic Pads, Brembo Rotors-

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