anyone know the PROPER torque specs for the Oil drain plug - 06 XB12ss

[RonLee]

I agree excellent idea!
So I safety wired my drain plug too.

[njloco]

You do realize this post is almost 3 1/2 years old, right ?

I guess with all the new members, it's a good idea to bring up again.

If you do a search on torque values, you might be able to find the list that was posted on the wrong torque values listed in the manual.

[Cooter]

Ya, it was listed as FT/lbs, not IN/lbs as it should be.

It is a tiny plug that's under no pressure, a rubber o-ring, and going into aluminum.
Slow down, THINK about it, and let the very rare 'common-sense' prevail... or get to know the service manager better.

Sorry if this seems harsh, but I've never met a drain plug that wasn't shade-tree'd into oblivion.

Or lug nuts either

[rb70383]

Tighten till it gets springy then back off 1/4 turn
















NO DONT DO THAT...........................
its sad I have to add a disclaimer to this post...

[pdksh]

I find I crush and squeeze out the o-ring and that causes leaks. I go a breath past hand tight. I had to replace my car’s oil pan this spring because I over tightened the damn drain bolt. So it’s finger tight for me.

[Cooter]

The safety wire isn't a bad idea, just more of a PITA than I want to deal with every 3000 miles.

I'm a 'breathe on the wrench' guy too. I put a paint line down the plug and to the swing arm, a finger twist or a quick look tells me if it's loosening up. It has never moved.

One could also put one of those valve things on there and use a copper washer to slightly over torque that assembly. In theory, you'd never have to remove it. In theory...

[Lusiphur]

I have safety wire on both of my drain plugs

[Cooter]

I forgot to add, theres definitely cool guy points with safety wire I'm just tired of poking holes in my fingers with it

[njloco]

I installed a disc lock that also has an alarm on mine, if it gets loose, the alarm goes off to let me know to tighten it back up.

I should have done Cooter's idea but then I wouldn't have the cool sounding alarm !

[rchuff]

^^^^ NJ , you have got to post a pic of that!!