Hello. I've been looking around the web for some time and still can't find the torque spec for the drain plug on my 2000 7.3L diesel F-250 Superduty.

Anyone know the numbers? Thanks in advance.

 

I just tighten mine till it feels good and tight. I've had no problems so far with this technique.

 

not too loose but not too tight..i give it a good snug..now i have the drain valve..just a flick of the switch and she is draining http://www.dieselsite.com/index.asp?...PROD&ProdID=33

 

I don't know what the specific torque needs to be, but I' guess around 60ft.lb would be just fine. All you really need is enough so that the plug doesn't unscrew.

DC-9

 

Agreed, and so that it doesn't leak either. My Fumoto arrived today. I am in for my last messy change. My pan holds 10 quarts. Do the math. I may begin to enjoy the oil change like in the wife's truck.

 

Thanks everyone. I did finally find the torque spec after talking with a Ford diesel technician: 23 ft/lbs.

And if you strip it you'll need to replace the oil pan which apparently requires that the engine be pulled. OUCH!

 

i didnt think it was that much...like i said..give a good snug...if you strip it you can retap for the next size up..or like a friend of mine did..he welded on a nut...