Torque on oil drain plug

irowharderthanyou · 04-20-2006, 10:12 PM

I am going to change my oil this weekend and was wondering how much torque should be applied to the drain plug when putting it back on. Should I buy a torque wrench or estimate the tightness myself? If I should do it without a torque wrench, what is the general rule for the tightness of the drain plug. Also, does anyone know the official torque specs of the drain plug as provided by BMW? Thanks.

Romulus · 04-21-2006, 01:44 AM

hand tight plus 1 turn with the wrench.

FlyingFinn · 04-21-2006, 02:05 AM

25 Nm.

E90Fleet · 04-21-2006, 04:26 AM

25Nm

irowharderthanyou · 04-21-2006, 01:18 PM

Thanks everyone. I appreciate the help.

04-20-2006, 10:12 PM	#1
irowharderthanyou Private First Class 25 Rep 143 Posts Drives: 330i TiAg Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	Torque on oil drain plug I am going to change my oil this weekend and was wondering how much torque should be applied to the drain plug when putting it back on. Should I buy a torque wrench or estimate the tightness myself? If I should do it without a torque wrench, what is the general rule for the tightness of the drain plug. Also, does anyone know the official torque specs of the drain plug as provided by BMW? Thanks. __________________ 2006 330i TiAg - Beige, Step, ZPP, ZCP, Sat. Prep.
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Romulus Private First Class 15 Rep 171 Posts Drives: 05 M3 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Charleston, SC iTrader: (0)	hand tight plus 1 turn with the wrench.
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FlyingFinn Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 294 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Finland iTrader: (0)	25 Nm.
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E90Fleet Lieutenant General 1311 Rep 10,185 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Africa iTrader: (0)	25Nm __________________ BMW if you are reading, I need a job, Please.
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irowharderthanyou Private First Class 25 Rep 143 Posts Drives: 330i TiAg Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	Thanks everyone. I appreciate the help. __________________ 2006 330i TiAg - Beige, Step, ZPP, ZCP, Sat. Prep.
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