Oil Pan Drain Plug Torque - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Tom · 07-09-2010, 06:58 PM

For those of us that like to change our own oil... anybody know what the torque is for the pan drain plug?

THANKS

jtzako · 07-09-2010, 07:05 PM

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=53422

18lbs

caverman · 07-09-2010, 08:11 PM

I just put it on as tight as I can by hand with a socket. I've never torqued the drain plug on any of my cars. Never had an issue either.

I doubt the dealership pulls out the torque wrench when they do it.

faninc · 07-09-2010, 08:17 PM

Lucky if a dealer uses the right socket size...on the drain plug. LOL

Just make it very snug hand tight with ratchet, no need to really tighten it down too strong, the rubber insert bushing takes up any gap.

Huck1974 · 07-09-2010, 08:27 PM

torque the drain plug?

FB3 · 07-09-2010, 08:56 PM

I use the Fomoto quick drain on my Camaro. Also put one on me C6 Corvette and my GXP. Really makes draining the oil easy. As far as torque goes, I really don't know, but I am sure that there is a torque value for the plug somewhere.

rmnc3r · 07-09-2010, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Huck1974

torque the drain plug?

Yep, TFAR - 'That Feels About Right' is as 'bout as torquey as I get.

Huck1974 · 07-09-2010, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rmnc3r

Yep, TFAR - 'That Feels About Right' is as 'bout as torquey as I get.

I was poking fun at him a bit.

mikel441 · 07-09-2010, 09:45 PM

Hand tighten with a box end wrench. Should be plenty of torque on the drain plug.

Oldrocker · 07-10-2010, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by faninc

Lucky if a dealer uses the right socket size...on the drain plug. LOL

Just make it very snug hand tight with ratchet, no need to really tighten it down too strong, the rubber insert bushing takes up any gap.

Do you work for the dealer and not have the correct socket size

rmnc3r · 07-13-2010, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Huck1974

torque the drain plug?

Quote:

Originally Posted by rmnc3r

Yep, TFAR - 'That Feels About Right' is as 'bout as torquey as I get.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Huck1974

I was poking fun at him a bit.

Yeah, so wuz I.

jagan323 · 07-15-2010, 12:58 AM

18 lbs-ft just to be safe.

clg_98ta · 07-15-2010, 08:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by faninc

Just make it very snug hand tight with ratchet, no need to really tighten it down too strong, the rubber insert bushing takes up any gap.

+1

sherryathomas · 06-01-2012, 08:21 PM

has anybody heard about the oil filter adaptor bolts being broken, and the oil pan being replaced under warranty on a 2010 rs/ss

Andy@AMSOIL · 06-06-2012, 09:26 PM

Hand tight.

Don't get me wrong I am a torque wrench freak,,, but drain plug is one place don't need it

NavyDood · 06-06-2012, 09:49 PM

Eliminate the concern when you change the oil. These work great. And no the oil was not pitch black on that oil change. Dark yes, black no. I have the oil analysis report in hand that the oil was still good and will post the info within the next day.

GRSCAMARO · 05-28-2013, 06:49 PM

I am a grey hair so I have been changing oil for way too many years. My 2SS is the only car I have ever owned that had a leaky oil plug. Last year I did not know to change the rubber gasket so it leaked a little all year. I just changed the oil this weekend with a new GM gasket and the damn thing is leaking. Yes, I cleaned both surfaces.

Anyone else having this issue with this simple task?

Oldag · 05-29-2013, 02:21 PM

Snug with a six inch ratchet, using one hand.

Never had a leak.

GRSCAMARO · 05-29-2013, 03:43 PM

I backed it off and tightened to 18 ft-lbs and it still leaks. Rosner Chevrolet had the plug with new seal PN 11562588 for 3.34 each so I bought a new one. I will try the ole replace old with new without loosing too much oil once it cools down.

james347 · 05-29-2013, 04:43 PM

Now that is one cool device.

Quote:

Originally Posted by NavyDood

Eliminate the concern when you change the oil. These work great. And no the oil was not pitch black on that oil change. Dark yes, black no. I have the oil analysis report in hand that the oil was still good and will post the info within the next day.

jravenfan · 06-01-2013, 05:40 AM

"hand tight with ratchet" would be ratchet tight not hand tight

07-09-2010, 06:58 PM	#1
Tom Drives: 2010 SS Red Jewel 6 spd manual Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North Charleston, SC Posts: 157	Oil Pan Drain Plug Torque For those of us that like to change our own oil... anybody know what the torque is for the pan drain plug? THANKS

07-09-2010, 07:05 PM	#2
jtzako Drives: 2010 IBM Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW, Tx Posts: 1,160	http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=53422 18lbs __________________ 2010 Camaro SS Imperial Blue \| CAI Inc, CAI \| Solo Hi Flow Cats \| X-Pipe \| Backup Camera \| PDIM

07-09-2010, 08:11 PM	#3
caverman Drives: '69 SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 7,062	I just put it on as tight as I can by hand with a socket. I've never torqued the drain plug on any of my cars. Never had an issue either. I doubt the dealership pulls out the torque wrench when they do it. __________________ *-2010 Camaro* 2SS \| M6 \| VR w/White Stripes \| 1 3/4" KOOKS - 3" Magnaflow \| LPE 3.91 gears \| ADM tuned \| Halltech w/ADM Scoop \| Spohn/BMR Trailing Arm/Toe Rod \| BC Coilovers\| Pedders FE4 ZL1 swaybars \| Cradle/Diff/Radius Rod bushings \| VMax TB \| Morimoto Projectors \| MGW shifter \| Red Calipers Build Journal

07-09-2010, 08:56 PM	#6
FB3 Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS RS LS3, BRM, NPP Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 394	I use the Fomoto quick drain on my Camaro. Also put one on me C6 Corvette and my GXP. Really makes draining the oil easy. As far as torque goes, I really don't know, but I am sure that there is a torque value for the plug somewhere. __________________ Experience is the best teacher but the tuition is very high.

07-09-2010, 09:45 PM	#9
mikel441 Drives: 2014 Sonic, 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Gig Harbor, WA Posts: 2,312 View My Garage	Hand tighten with a box end wrench. Should be plenty of torque on the drain plug. __________________ Last edited by mikel441; 07-09-2010 at 10:48 PM.

07-09-2010, 08:17 PM	#4
faninc Drives: 2010 Camaro RS in SIM Join Date: May 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 500 View My Garage	Lucky if a dealer uses the right socket size...on the drain plug. LOL Just make it very snug hand tight with ratchet, no need to really tighten it down too strong, the rubber insert bushing takes up any gap.

07-09-2010, 08:27 PM	#5
Huck1974 Account Suspended Drives: 2011 2SS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Springfield, Mo Posts: 833	torque the drain plug?

07-15-2010, 12:58 AM	#12
jagan323 I have no life Drives: 06' Subaru STI, ex-Camaro V6 LLT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Top Gear Test Track Posts: 3,190	18 lbs-ft just to be safe. __________________ List of Camaro DIY The Blog

06-01-2012, 08:21 PM	#14
sherryathomas Drives: 2010 Camaro RS/SS Black Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Greensboro NC Posts: 3	has anybody heard about the oil filter adaptor bolts being broken, and the oil pan being replaced under warranty on a 2010 rs/ss

06-06-2012, 09:26 PM	#15
Andy@AMSOIL Account Suspended Drives: 4 wheels Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Digging for OIL Posts: 263	Hand tight. Don't get me wrong I am a torque wrench freak,,, but drain plug is one place don't need it

06-06-2012, 09:49 PM	#16
NavyDood Retired Navy Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NW of DFW Posts: 916	Eliminate the concern when you change the oil. These work great. And no the oil was not pitch black on that oil change. Dark yes, black no. I have the oil analysis report in hand that the oil was still good and will post the info within the next day. __________________ Retired Navy... A Husband. A Dad. A Veteran as of 2011. 2010 2SS/RS A6 - FlowMaster CatBack - I'm not a Amsoil dealer and will never be one. I believe in its capabilities from personal use with oil analysis reports backing up my OCI's. Besides, I know more than most cut and paste Amsoil dealers which are at least 95% of them. Last edited by NavyDood; 06-07-2012 at 04:45 PM.

05-28-2013, 06:49 PM	#17
GRSCAMARO RS 10 SS Drives: 2010 ABM RS/2SS L99 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Melbourne, FL Posts: 468 View My Garage	I am a grey hair so I have been changing oil for way too many years. My 2SS is the only car I have ever owned that had a leaky oil plug. Last year I did not know to change the rubber gasket so it leaked a little all year. I just changed the oil this weekend with a new GM gasket and the damn thing is leaking. Yes, I cleaned both surfaces. Anyone else having this issue with this simple task? __________________ Best 1/4 Mile Run: 11/20/2010 SGMP 13.299 @ 106 mph (2.05s 60ft) Mods to Date: Painted Rally Stripes by Body's by Doug ABM Painted Splash Guards & Engine Cover Tinted Windows by Sunbusters CAI Kit by Cold Air Inductions (installed at C5FestI)

05-29-2013, 02:21 PM	#18
Oldag Drives: 2013 2SS Convertible, LS3 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 359	Snug with a six inch ratchet, using one hand. Never had a leak.

05-29-2013, 03:43 PM	#19
GRSCAMARO RS 10 SS Drives: 2010 ABM RS/2SS L99 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Melbourne, FL Posts: 468 View My Garage	I backed it off and tightened to 18 ft-lbs and it still leaks. Rosner Chevrolet had the plug with new seal PN 11562588 for 3.34 each so I bought a new one. I will try the ole replace old with new without loosing too much oil once it cools down. __________________ Best 1/4 Mile Run: 11/20/2010 SGMP 13.299 @ 106 mph (2.05s 60ft) Mods to Date: Painted Rally Stripes by Body's by Doug ABM Painted Splash Guards & Engine Cover Tinted Windows by Sunbusters CAI Kit by Cold Air Inductions (installed at C5FestI)

06-01-2013, 05:40 AM	#21
jravenfan Drives: 2013 2SS Blue Ray Metallic Join Date: May 2013 Location: Eldersburg MD Posts: 267	"hand tight with ratchet" would be ratchet tight not hand tight __________________

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