1ST Oil Change, dumb question

[ftb87]

My dealership did my first oil change, now its my turn.

My question is what size hex wrench do I need and also what is the ft. pounds I need to tighten?

Frank

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01 White, Quad Cab,Short Box ,Sport SLT+,5 speed 3. 54 Ltd-slip,4X4,line-x ,Nerf bars,fiberglass tonneau cover

 

[Thomas]

You don't need a hex wrench at all!

The pan plug has a 3/8" square recess—if it fits in a socket it will fit the pan plug.

My 2000 service manual calls for 44 foot-pounds but I've heard rumors that 40 foot-pounds is better.

 

[Scooby]

I changed my drain plug to that heavy duty magnetic Superplug (I recommend it) and I know that plug is 1 1/8. The stock unit uses the 3/8 drive and the torque was 40lbs.

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'01 2500 SLT+, QC, LWB, 4X4, 3. 54s, AT, SPA guages, Alpha Liner,DTT VB, SnugTop XV shell with BedRug, Grovers, Roadmasters... every option but running lights!

'98 DUCATI ST2 "Bombed" 944CC with Ducati Performance Carbon Fiber Exhaust, F. I. M. Chip, K&N and "modified" air box.

[This message has been edited by Scooby (edited 03-30-2001). ]

 

[Fireman Dave]

Don't torque to 44 ft/lbs! I didn't think I would get mine off without ripping the pan apart on my last oil change. I went by feel on my first change, then I torqued it to 44 on the second change. I should have left the torque wrench in the tool box. I really thought I was going to wreck something breaking that sucker loose. I'd say 35-40 ft/lbs max.

By the way, there are no dumb questions here. #ad


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2001 2500; SLT; 4x4; QC; LWB; Auto; 3. 54 LS; 265s; Camper; Tow; Sliding Rear Window; Travel Convenience Group; Cab Clearance Lamps; BedRug; Forest Green

[This message has been edited by Fireman Dave (edited 03-30-2001). ]

 

[Lhotka]

Scooby,
I am also interested as to where you purchased the magnetic super plug.

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2001. 5 4x4 ETH/DEE Reg. cab SLT, six speed, camper/tow, snowplow, 4. 10 LSD, Patriot Blue

 

[24V-DSL]

www.superplug.com

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White 2001. 5 2500 ST, SWB, 4X4,QC, AUTO, 4. 10's, LSD, 285/75/16 On Weld Outbacks, PIAA 510's, Line-x, Tinted glass, Redline 85+, Blow-by-bye, RE-0880 & 25-0880,muffler fell off,level truck with 2" tuff country kit, Bilsteins at the corners.

 

[Whitmore]

I believe its www.magplug.com if I aint mistaken,I have one and its great! Kevin

 

[Todd T]

hey Scooby, where did you get the magnetic plug, i just have a heavy magnet on the pan but there is no way to clean it out the plug sounds like the way to go.

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Todd,
2001 Q-cab SB 4x4 5spd 3. 55's, A pillar Boost/EGT,Jardines 4" turboback kit,custom built aluminum airbox W/K&N-RE0860 through the cowl, and more to come...

 

[ftb87]

Thanks for the information! #ad


Frank

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01 White, Quad Cab,Short Box ,Sport SLT+,5 speed 3. 54 Ltd-slip,4X4,line-x ,Nerf bars,fiberglass tonneau cover

 

[Wiredawg]

We had a discussion a few months ago about torquing the oil pan drain plug. Several others and I commented we never torque the oil pan plug. Just screw down and snug it. Never had any problems. Even 40 lbs sounds high.

Keep on Ram'n

Wiredawg

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2000 4X4 SLT QC 8' bed; 6 spd, 3. 54 ; BD exhaust brake and 4" exhaust syst; TST PM2; Airlift Super Duty rear air bags; RS 9000 shocks; pyro/boost gauges in 2 gauge a-pillar mount; back preasure gauge mounted under dash; KN air filter; Brown's Welding brush/grill guard, rear bumper & headache rack; nerf bars and aluminum roll top rear cover, Warn front receiver and Hadley air horns, 20K Reese hitch,Mag-Hytec dif cover,Psycotty Air.

[This message has been edited by Wiredawg (edited 03-31-2001). ]

 

[illflem]

I've always torqued every drain plug on every rig by feel only with zero problems. After reading about torqueing them here I checked mine after tightening by feel, 28 ft/lbs on the torque wrench. I will continue just going by feel.

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95' 25004X4,AT,Driftwood,Banks Stinger,Warn fender flairs and running boards(work truck)
95 3500,5 speed 3:54,BD E-brake,Driftwood,Banks&Psycotty,34,000 GCVW apple and tractor hauler(works harder truck)

 

[Archive]

That "superplug" looks great! Is it similar to the stock plug in that it sits nearly flush to the pan and accepts a 3/8" male bar to loosen?