I know factory torque spec is 22 ft/lbs for the oil drain plug and I have a large Sears brand torque wrench that goes as low as 20 ft/lbs but I'm afraid that the lowest setting may be inaccurate, not sure why, but I just don't want to overtighten it. During my oil change a couple of weeks ago, I started tightening the plug with the setting at 20 ft/lbs but did not tighten it until I heard the "click" because it felt pretty tight already, and I was hesitant to continue since I don't want to strip it.
This weekend, I noticed a small drip on the garage floor so I'm assuming it must not be "tight enough".
I don't want to strip it, but should I stop being a "weeney" & torque to 22 ft/lbs?
Have others used the larger torque wrenches set at 22 ft/lbs without any problems?
Thanks
This weekend, I noticed a small drip on the garage floor so I'm assuming it must not be "tight enough".
I don't want to strip it, but should I stop being a "weeney" & torque to 22 ft/lbs?
Have others used the larger torque wrenches set at 22 ft/lbs without any problems?
Thanks
