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Thanks, Paul. That sounds more like it.
To be fair to the garage, I think it was more a case of getting stuck than over-tightening.
But I've got a nasty habit of tweaking things too far when I hand tighten, and that drain plug looks like it could be horribly expensive if I ripped the thread out of the sump That's why I've got two torque wrenches!!!
Cheers,
Richard.
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Member#: 177174 Join Date: Apr 2008 Chapter/Region: TXIC Vehicle: 2007 Impreza 2.5i | I have an 07 Impreza 2.5i and I am about to change the oil today, what is the torque number for the oil drain plug? I can't find it anywhere. |
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Member#: 137398 Join Date: Jan 2007 Chapter/Region: E. Canada Location: Toronto Vehicle: 2004 Impreza | |
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Member#: 80663 Join Date: Jan 2005 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: Glendale, AZ Vehicle: 2005 STi | make sure you get a new crush washer and that you get the old one off. This is one of those things where torque spec isn't that big of a deal. I generally just make it pretty tight by hand. After Pre-filling/installing the new oil filter, I fill the oil to the top of the dipstick then run the car for about 15-20 seconds (revving it to about 3000 RPMs a couple times). Then I let it sit for about 5 minutes and recheck both the oil level and the oil filter/plug for leaks. If either has a leak, I make it a little more tight then do my little start/check procedure again. |
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Member#: 177174 Join Date: Apr 2008 Chapter/Region: TXIC Vehicle: 2007 Impreza 2.5i | yea i actually hand tightened it to probably 32 ft lbs because it moved a little when my dad put the torque wrench up to it and then it just clicked at 33. i bought 3 washers to have for the future and i remembered to replace the washer. thanks for the help |
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Member#: 137398 Join Date: Jan 2007 Chapter/Region: E. Canada Location: Toronto Vehicle: 2004 Impreza | The washer can be replaced at every other oil change but I did mine at every oil change. |
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Member#: 177174 Join Date: Apr 2008 Chapter/Region: TXIC Vehicle: 2007 Impreza 2.5i | yea thats what i plan on doing mine at... every oil change, with the filter. oh and getting that filter out is a pain in the ass, we had to get a special attachment for it that goes onto a 3/8" socket wrench |
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Member#: 151079 Join Date: Jun 2007 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: College Park, MD Vehicle: 2005 2.5RS RBP | Where do you buy the washers from? |
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Member#: 137398 Join Date: Jan 2007 Chapter/Region: E. Canada Location: Toronto Vehicle: 2004 Impreza | |
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Member#: 151079 Join Date: Jun 2007 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: College Park, MD Vehicle: 2005 2.5RS RBP | Alright because I need a new one. |
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Member#: 137398 Join Date: Jan 2007 Chapter/Region: E. Canada Location: Toronto Vehicle: 2004 Impreza | Or buy a 6-pack of oil filters w/ crush rings from SubaruGenuineParts. |
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Member#: 177174 Join Date: Apr 2008 Chapter/Region: TXIC Vehicle: 2007 Impreza 2.5i | i got mine from the dealership, they're like a dollar a piece. i used a Mobil 1 filter i got at advance auto parts, i figured 6 or 1/2 dozen of the other, a brand is just a brand, there can't be much difference between Mobil 1 and K&N oil filters except about $6 |
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Member#: 89233 Join Date: Jun 2005 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Conway, SC Vehicle: 99 RS Aspen White | You can buy 6 crush washers from subaruwrxparts.com for like $3 or $4 bucks. |
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Member#: 36629 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Baltimore Maryland Vehicle: 07 2.5i | I never used a washer on my 01. I put 40k-50k miles on it each year lately which means oil change every month or so. |
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Member#: 21293 Join Date: Jul 2002 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Oak Park, IL Vehicle: 05 OB Black Bean | There is a good write-up, moe than you need to know in Service and Maintenance under Oil FAQ. Keep in mind, Subbie changes OEM filters a year or so ago. They used to be made by Purolator(sp) now they are made in by someone in Japan, I do not recall by whom. Peace, Greg |
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Member#: 166465 Join Date: Dec 2007 Chapter/Region: SCIC Vehicle: 1994 Civic Cx | wow they charge u guys that much for washers ?? usually if i ask for washers from my local Subaru dealership they say..ohh thats all u came in for ...and then they give me 1-2 for free If they do charge its like 33cents each or somethin |
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Member#: 60082 Join Date: Apr 2004 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Minnesota Vehicle: 2004 Forester STI | Hmm, I've never replaced a washer...ever...in any car I've owned. No leaks, no plug coming off, no stripped plugs, nothing bad has ever happened. So... why are you guys replacing them? Just curious... As far as tightening down the plug, snug is good. A firm pull on a standard 1/2" socket will be around the 30 or so ft-lbs that's suggested, probably a little more. |
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Member#: 160645 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Hilliard, Ohio Vehicle: 2013 Brz | Quote: Originally Posted by Back Road Runner Hmm, I've never replaced a washer...ever...in any car I've owned. No leaks, no plug coming off, no stripped plugs, nothing bad has ever happened. So... why are you guys replacing them? Just curious... As far as tightening down the plug, snug is good. A firm pull on a standard 1/2" socket will be around the 30 or so ft-lbs that's suggested, probably a little more. Same here... my dad and I've been doing the same way since.. forever |
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Member#: 15543 Join Date: Feb 2002 Vehicle: 555 Having a Subaru | n/a boxer / Back Road Runner: Some people reuse headbolts, timing belt, intake and exhaust gaskets after a headgasket job. Just because it works doesn't mean its right. If you really insist on not replacing the washer why not get a Fumoto instead? Then you don't even need tools to change your oil
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Member#: 137398 Join Date: Jan 2007 Chapter/Region: E. Canada Location: Toronto Vehicle: 2004 Impreza | +1 for that valve! I use it and put it on a buddy's car. No more crush washers ever! Less messy too! |
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