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Old 06-08-2012, 09:35 AM   #18
opus69
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Torqueing drain plug

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Originally Posted by Highlow View Post
Very true. However, the plug itself is made from a very soft metal so it is the first thing to break and it only costs a few dollars to replace (ask me how I know).
My mechanic noticed I had replaced the original plug with a magnetic plug which is harder material and he was concerned that an oil change shop could damage the pan by not using a torque wrench. I do all the changes myself and torque just about everything so that was not an issue.
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