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Old 01-15-2009, 01:51 PM   #469 (permalink)
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^ I'm not sure about using 10w40 and what torque spec to tighten it, maybe someone else can chime in. I just tightened it until I saw the washer become crushed. I checked on the car everyday and there is no leaks. Just do that and you should be safe, I would imagine its hard getting a torque wrench inside that cramp work space.

The fill plug uses a 17mm washer and the drain plug is 14mm (i think). I forget the size of the drain plug because I didn't actually go out and buy a washer for it, I use the Password:JDM Magnetic Drain Plug which comes with a washer.
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