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Oil Drain Plug Torque

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Hi All, Just did my first oil change (oil was fresh 4K miles ago when I bought it). My Haynes manual says to torque the oil plug to 60 ft lbs. I thought that was a bit much so I only torqued it to 40. The plug bolt broke!! I torqued its replacement to 35. Is that enough? Thanks,Jay

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OMG! Wow! I know there was a TSB on the about the Dodge FSM being too high at 40 ft/Lbs... But 60 Ft/Lbs??? :stuned: I normally just use my short ratchet tighten it snug... I don't even bother with a torquing bar. Every oil change it seriously tight on mine...:banghead:

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notice in your sig "lucas synthetic oil stabalizer"

Any comments - was just reading the bottle today at walmart and was curious - No experience with it - just wondering.

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notice in your sig "lucas synthetic oil stabalizer"

Any comments - was just reading the bottle today at walmart and was curious - No experience with it - just wondering.

i like it...i was a BIIIIGG lucas injector cleaner fan and seen that lucas have got all kinds of products out there...i have alot of folk that tell me that they could actually see a slight difference in there gauge for psi...i have always used there products till i was a 24 valver vp owner...and thanks to our ADMIN...i like 2 cycle diet.so far so good using this particular product.
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Welcome To Mopar1973Man.Com LLC

We are privately owned, with access to a professional Diesel Mechanic, who can provide additional support for Dodge Ram Cummins Diesel vehicles. Many detailed information is FREE and available to read. However, in order to interact directly with our Diesel Mechanic, Michael, by phone, via zoom, or as the web-based option, Subscription Plans are offered that will enable these and other features.  Go to the Subscription Page and Select a desired plan. At any time you wish to cancel the Subscription, click Subscription Page, select the 'Cancel' button, and it will be canceled. For your convenience, all subscriptions are on auto-renewal.