What's the correct torque wrench setting for the oil sump plug, please?

I've just done an interim oil change and had to use a bar to undo the bu99er I know they can 'stick' a bit, but this can't be right.

I always use a new washer, by the way.

Thanks.

Richard.

 

Chilton's manual says 29-33 ft.lbs, although I've never used my torque wrench on it.

I just use a spanner on it (i.e. a fairly short lever) and nip it up tight. I have always been able to undo it with the same spanner....no need to crank it up too tight...

Paul

 

Thanks, Paul. That sounds more like it.

To be fair to the garage, I think it was more a case of getting stuck than over-tightening.

But I've got a nasty habit of tweaking things too far when I hand tighten, and that drain plug looks like it could be horribly expensive if I ripped the thread out of the sump That's why I've got two torque wrenches!!!

Cheers,

Richard.

 

Yep, just pinch it upi well Richard, Subaru do not specify a torque setting for the sump bung, but they do dictate a new crush washer.