Oil Drain Bolt Torque

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Can some one with the shop manual tell me the torque specs on 2004 V-6 oil drain bolt? Thanks

 

[mikes4runner]

turn untill it's tight then 1/4 turn with your wrench.

torque spec I have no idea this is what I have always done with no problems.

 

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Can't believe that no-one owns a service manual. Damn, I have to break 100 dolars out and get my own then. Thanks for reply, Mike. My first oil change i might just guess around 26-29 lb/ft.

 

[dcampen]

Damn, I have to break 100 dolars out and get my own then.

Don't forget to check the calibration certificate for your torque wrench to insure that it has had its annual calibration to an NBS traceable standard.

 

[biglatka]

Can't believe that no-one owns a service manual. Damn, I have to break 100 dolars out and get my own then. Thanks for reply, Mike. My first oil change i might just guess around 26-29 lb/ft.

Would you believe the manuals (2) are about $140 each (list). You were close, the oil pan drain plug's torque setting is 30 ft-lb.

 

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Thanks, biglatka. I figured 17 mm drain bolt with soft metal washer shouldn't take more than 30 lb/ft of torque. I surprised it was that close. Good thing that oil pan is not alluminum. Got to have everything done perfect, if you know what I mean. Thanks again.

 

[biglatka]

Got to have everything done perfect, if you know what I mean. Thanks again.

I know what you mean, especially among 4Runner owners .
That's why I bought the manuals .
By the way, I got them at about 1/2 price. Let me know if you need any others specs.

 

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1/2 price sounds like a steal. Where did you get it? I want one too

 

[biglatka]

1/2 price sounds like a steal. Where did you get it? I want one too

I got them on Ebay from someone who goes by the moniker of "Jcmanuals". The starting price was $125 for the pair, but there were several bidders so I had pay $145 + shipping ($18.00) to get them. It seems that this seller has an unlimited supply and regularly offers them up for $125 with a minimum bid of $1.50. My advice is don't go above one bid and if overbid wait for him to put up a new set the following week, you'll eventually get them. The 2003 set is cheaper ($100/set) but is different from the 2004, so if you have a 2004 4Runner stick with that year.

 

[biglatka]

Have you guys tried the oil change suction machine? I can't find the thread now but I've changed the oil and never been under my truck for it. Never touched the skids or drain bolt.

Oil changes take a few minutes and you can do it while drying off the truck after a wash or something.

I would think that draining the oil, especially when hot, from the lowest point (oil drain plug) would insure that you get most, if not all, of the oil and crud in the oil that might settle in the crankcase (if there is any). I've always been suspicious of pumping out the oil. How does that machine work? Where is the oil pumped from?

 

[testrider]

I put this drain plug (www.fumotovalve.com) on all my cars/trucks and I never have to remove the drain plug to change oil.

-Mike-

 

[ilovemy4runner]

Oil Drain Plug Torque Spec

Per the Haynes Repair Manual, the exact torque for the oil drain plug is 30 lbs. Just thought I'd mention that.


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[810moto]

Can some one with the shop manual tell me the torque specs on 2004 V-6 oil drain bolt? Thanks

here's a link for a free manual download.
4Runner Factory Service Manual - Toyota 120 Platforms Forum

 

[ilovethedealer]

your wrong its 30 ft lbs for v6
29 ft lbs for a v8

just looked it up on tis

 

[810moto]

cut and pasted from the V6 part of the manual.

DRAIN ENGINE OIL
(a) Remove the engine under cover seal No. 3.
(b) Remove the oil pan drain plug and drain the engine
oil.
(c) Clean the oil pan drain plug and install it with a new
gasket.
Torque: 40 N*m (408 kgf*cm, 30 ft.*lbf)

 

[810moto]

I put this drain plug (FumotoValve.com - Engine Oil Drain Valve - the bast way to change oil) on all my cars/trucks and I never have to remove the drain plug to change oil.

-Mike-

got me one of these suckers and i love it! no more mess