engine oil drain plug torque

I have a new 03 Silverado with the small v-8 5.3 It has an aluminum pan and a strange to me tapered oring seal on the plug. I'm wondering if there is a torque spec, I'd hate to strip it or have it fall out.

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here's everything in case you want to tighten something else

paul

Document ID# 890258 2003 Chevrolet Chevy K Silverado - 4WD

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Fastener Tightening Specifications Application Specification

Metric English

Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Clamp 7 N·m 62 lb in

Air Conditioning Belt Tensioner Bolt 50 N·m 37 lb ft

Battery Cable Channel Bolt 12 N·m 106 lb in

Camshaft Retainer Bolts 25 N·m 18 lb ft

Camshaft Sensor Bolt 25 N·m 18 lb ft

Camshaft Sprocket Bolts 35 N·m 26 lb ft

Connecting Rod Bolts - First Pass 20 N·m 15 lb ft

Connecting Rod Bolts - Final Pass 75 degrees

Coolant Temperature Sensor 20 N·m 15 lb ft

Crankshaft Balancer Bolt - Installation Pass - to Ensure the Balancer is Completely Installed 330 N·m 240 lb ft

Crankshaft Balancer Bolt - First Pass - Install a NEW Bolt After the Installation Pass and Tighten as Described in the First and Final Passes 50 N·m 37 lb ft

Crankshaft Balancer Bolt - Final Pass 140 degrees

Crankshaft Bearing Cap Bolts - Inner Bolts - First Pass in Sequence 20 N·m 15 lb ft

Crankshaft Bearing Cap Bolts - Inner Bolts - Final Pass in Sequence 80 degrees

Crankshaft Bearing Cap Bolts - Outer Bolts - First Pass in Sequence 20 N·m 15 lb ft

Crankshaft Bearing Cap Bolts - Outer Bolts - Final Pass in Sequence 51 degrees

Crankshaft Bearing Cap Side Bolts 25 N·m 18 lb ft

Crankshaft Oil Deflector Nuts 25 N·m 18 lb ft

Crankshaft Position Sensor Bolt 25 N·m 18 lb ft

Crossbar Bolt 100 N·m 74 lb ft

Cylinder Head Bolts - First Pass all M11 Bolts in Sequence 30 N·m 22 lb ft

Cylinder Head Bolts - Second Pass all M11 Bolts in Sequence 90 degrees

Cylinder Head Bolts - Final Pass all M11 Bolts in Sequence 90 degrees

Cylinder Head Bolts - M8 Inner Bolts in Sequence 30 N·m 22 lb ft

Cylinder Head Coolant Plug 20 N·m 15 lb ft

Differential Carrier Lower Mounting Bolt/Nut 100 N·m 74 lb ft

Drive Belt Idler Pulley Bolt 50 N·m 37 lb ft

Drive Belt Tensioner Bolt 50 N·m 37 lb ft

Engine Block Coolant Drain Plugs 60 N·m 44 lb ft

Engine Block Heater 40 N·m 30 lb ft

Engine Block Oil Gallery Plugs 60 N·m 44 lb ft

Engine Coolant Air Bleed Pipe and Cover Bolts 12 N·m 106 lb in

Engine Flywheel Bolts - First Pass 20 N·m 15 lb ft

Engine Flywheel Bolts - Second Pass 50 N·m 37 lb ft

Engine Flywheel Bolts - Final Pass 100 N·m 74 lb ft

Engine Front Cover Bolts 25 N·m 18 lb ft

Engine Harness Ground Bolt - Right Rear 16 N·m 12 lb ft

Engine Harness Ground Bolt-to-Block 25 N·m 18 lb ft

Engine Mount Bolt-to-Engine Bracket 50 N·m 37 lb ft

Engine Mount Frame Bracket Through Bolt 75 N·m 55 lb ft

Engine Mount Frame Side Mount Bolt 65 N·m 50 lb ft

Engine Mount-to-Engine Bracket Bolt 50 N·m 37 lb ft

Engine Rear Cover Bolts 30 N·m 22 lb ft

Engine Service Lift Bracket M10 Bolts 50 N·m 37 lb ft

Engine Service Lift Bracket M8 Bolt 25 N·m 18 lb ft

Engine Shield Bolt 20 N·m 15 lb ft

Engine Valley Cover Bolts 25 N·m 18 lb ft

Engine Wiring Harness Bracket Nut 5 N·m 44 lb in

Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Purge Solenoid Bolt 10 N·m 89 lb in

Exhaust Manifold Bolts - First Pass 15 N·m 11 lb ft

Exhaust Manifold Bolts - Final Pass 20 N·m 15 lb ft

Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Bolts 9 N·m 80 lb in

Fuel Rail Bolts 10 N·m 89 lb in

Fuel Rail Cover Bolt 9 N·m 80 lb in

Fuel Rail Crossover Tube Bolts 3.8 N·m 34 lb in

Fuel Rail Stop Bracket Bolt 50 N·m 37 lb ft

Generator Bracket Bolt 50 N·m 37 lb ft

Generator Cable Nut 9 N·m 80 lb in

Heater Hose Bracket Nut 9 N·m 80 lb in

Hood Hinge Bolt 25 N·m 18 lb ft

Ignition Coil-to-Bracket Bolts 10 N·m 89 lb in

Ignition Coil Bracket-to-Valve Rocker Arm Cover Bolts 12 N·m 106 lb in

Inner Axle Housing Nut 100 N·m 74 lb ft

Intake Manifold Bolts - First Pass in Sequence 5 N·m 44 lb in

Intake Manifold Bolts - Final Pass in Sequence 10 N·m 89 lb in

Intake Manifold Sight Shield Bolts 10 N·m 89 lb in

Intake Manifold Sight Shield Bracket Bolts 5 N·m 45 lb in

Intake Manifold Sight Shield Retainer Bolt 5 N·m 44 lb in

Intake Manifold Wiring Harness Stud 10 N·m 89 lb in

Knock Sensors 20 N·m 15 lb ft

Mass Airflow/Intake Air Temperature (MAF/IAT) Sensor Clamp 7 N·m 62 lb in

Oil Filter 30 N·m 22 lb ft

Oil Filter Fitting 55 N·m 40 lb ft

Oil Level Indicator Tube Bolt 25 N·m 18 lb ft

Oil Level Sensor 13 N·m 115 lb in

Oil Pan Baffle Bolts 12 N·m 106 lb in

Oil Pan Closeout Cover Bolt - Left Side 9 N·m 80 lb in

Oil Pan Closeout Cover Bolt - Right Side 9 N·m 80 lb in

Oil Pan Cover Bolts 12 N·m 106 lb in

Oil Pan Drain Plug 25 N·m 18 lb ft

Oil Pan M8 Bolts - Oil Pan-to-Engine Block and Oil Pan-to-Front Cover 25 N·m 18 lb ft

Oil Pan M6 Bolts - Oil Pan-to-Rear Cover 12 N·m 106 lb in

Oil Pan Skid Plate Bolt 20 N·m 15 lb ft

Oil Pressure Sensor 35 N·m 26 lb ft

Oil Pump-to-Engine Block Bolts 25 N·m 18 lb ft

Oil Pump Cover Bolts 12 N·m 106 lb in

Oil Pump Relief Valve Plug 12 N·m 106 lb in

Oil Pump Screen Nuts 25 N·m 18 lb ft

Oil Pump Screen-to-Oil Pump Bolt 12 N·m 106 lb in

Positive Battery Cable Clip Bolt 9 N·m 80 lb in

Power Steering Pump Rear Bolt 50 N·m 37 lb ft

Spark Plugs - New Cylinder Heads 20 N·m 15 lb ft

Spark Plugs - All Subsequent Installations 15 N·m 11 lb ft

Throttle Body Nuts 10 N·m 89 lb in

Throttle Body Studs 6 N·m 53 lb in

Torque Converter Bolt - 4L60-E/4L65-E Transmissions 63 N·m 47 lb ft

Torque Converter Bolt - 4L80-E/4L85-E Transmissions 60 N·m 44 lb ft

Transmission Bolt/Stud 50 N·m 37 lb ft

Transmission Cover Bolt 12 N·m 106 lb in

Transmission Oil Level Indicator Tube Nut 18 N·m 13 lb ft

Valve Lifter Guide Bolts 12 N·m 106 lb in

Valve Rocker Arm Bolts 30 N·m 22 lb ft

Valve Rocker Arm Cover Bolts 12 N·m 106 lb in

Water Inlet Housing Bolts 15 N·m 11 lb ft

Water Pump Bolts - First Pass 15 N·m 11 lb ft

Water Pump Bolts - Final Pass 30 N·m 22 lb ft

Water Pump Cover Bolts 15 N·m 11 lb ft

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