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Originally Posted by PDM5
Sorry to revive such an old thread, but for those with a plastic oil pan and drain plug, what was "tight" for you? I know the torque spec is 6 ft lbs, but for those without such a tiny torque wrench, I wanted to see everyone else's opinion. I hand tightened mine then tightened with an Allen key until I felt some light resistance.
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The seal is provided by the O-ring, so it's not super critical. The little ratchet mechanism on the plug keeps it from backing out. You checked and it isn't leaking. Your job is done! I have a tiny torque wrench but I do not use it on this job. 5 ft-lbs is just more than finger tight. I do it the same way you did, and I have changed my oil several times, and never had a problem.