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MK1 Ford Focus 1.6 sump plug torque setting?
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But can you reliably use a torque setting on oily threads? You'd have to drastically reduce the manufacturer's specified torque setting which is for dry threads. I under-torque them so as not to damage the threads but use Loctite blue thread locker on the plug threads so it won't undo by vibration.0
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I've always tightened up sump plugs with a normal spanner - never used a torque wrench on one, and never had any leak problems or had one drop out.0
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Agree with TonyMMM. 2 to 2.5 white knuckles.on a half inch drive ratchet, or about 3.25 WK on a 3/8 drive.0
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If you tighten the sump plug only hand tight you are going to lose your sump plug and your oil,followed by your engine!
I think someone is getting confused with the oil filter.
15-20 ib/ft should be ok.
I have never lost a sump plug or my oil or my engine.
I meant hand tight with a spanner . a hand ground/ shaped one, by my dad, decades ago
No not confused at all0
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