DRAIN PLUG TORQUE SETTING

DRAIN PLUG TORGUE

Torque is the measure of a force to produce a rotation about an axis. It is usually measured in foot pounds (ft./lbs.) The force applied to a lever (ex. wrench), multiplied by the distance from the lever’s fulcrum (centre of an oil drain plug) to the point of application force, would be the force necessary to secure that bolt. (continued below)
Typically, oil drain plugs come in many different sizes. Each make and model vehicle comes with its own design of oil pan and its own size of oil pan Drain Plug. There are different designs of oil drain plugs. Some drain plugs come equipped with a permanent gasket attached to the back of the drain plug bolt head, while other drain plugs require the installation of an O-ring gasket, a regular washer, or a crush washer.
          The most important part of installing an oil drain plug is to ensure that the drain plug is properly tightened to the proper torque specification as determined by your vehicles manufacturer for each model.
          Torque settings can vary from 10 ft. / lbs. to 62 ft. / lbs. and in some cases greater. These torque specifications are specifically determined based on the design and materials used in the oil pan, drain plug, and even the material used for the gasket/washer. These variables all attribute to the torque setting; not only for a successful seal but to prevent damage to the oil pan and drain plug threads.
          When you bring your vehicle to Liberty Lube, rest assured our technicians will tighten your drain plug utilizing manufacturer specifications for your exact make and model.
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