Recommended torque for oil drain plug (94 YJ)

25 foot pounds it is....

That really varies, but about 15 to 25 is normal.

The washer makes a big difference. You are 'supposed' to use a new copper crush washer each time and they need about 25 ft lb to compress.

If you use a nylon washer, they use a little less and if you re-use either, then drop it down even more. Once the washers are compressed the bolt needs to be tightened really carefully or it will quickly go too tight and strip.

Mike

86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

Tripp Knightly wrote:

Mike Romain did pass the time by typing:

I like that. Exactly what it says in my ZJ book and guess what. Been using the same bolt since 93 at about 3-4 oil changes per year. Not one drip yet. :)

cept mebby me.

I can be a real drip.