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Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by alex360S, Apr 18, 2010.

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  1. alex360S

    alex360S Formula Junior

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    #1 alex360S, Apr 18, 2010
    I just finished my first oil change and decided to torque both drain plugs to 28 ft/lbs seeing that most who followed the WSM specs ended up stripping the threads. Is 28 ft/lbs enough or should I increase it? I've done several searches but with no concrete conclusion. Some say 25-35 ft/lbs but some have stripped at 35. I just want to be sure and safe before putting back the belly pan.
     
  2. chrmer3

    chrmer3 Formula 3

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    #2 chrmer3, Apr 18, 2010
    I did same, approx 32 ish.. I would day thats about what it should be..
    Oil filter is around 18# I believe (going off memory)
     
  3. alex360S

    alex360S Formula Junior

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    #3 alex360S, Apr 19, 2010
    Thanks for the reply Chris. Did you apply the same torque to both front and rear plugs?
     
  4. chrmer3

    chrmer3 Formula 3

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    #4 chrmer3, Apr 19, 2010
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    Yes, both on the motor & the 1 on the gearbox.. did them all the same. I use 5w40 Redline for motor oil & just switched from Royal Purple to Redline 75w90ns with approx 2 ozs of friction modifier in the gearbox. Gearbox seems perfect with the redline in the few miles I have driven since change, Royal Purple worked great also.
    For future reference- oil filter is 18.43 ft lbs or 25NM.. strongly suggest the Hill manufactured oil filter removal tool... I cannot see how anyone could do without it! Especially on the spider.. unsure if anything in the way of access to it on the modena.
     

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