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Old 04-01-03, 03:57 PM
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Hi all,

Does anyone know the size of the oil pan drain plug bolt size for a 2001 RX300? Is it a 14mm 6 point socket? I need to go out and buy the correct bolt size for my ratchet. Thanks.
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Default Re: Oil drain plug bolt size

Originally posted by EnzoRX
Hi all,

Does anyone know the size of the oil pan drain plug bolt size for a 2001 RX300? Is it a 14mm 6 point socket? I need to go out and buy the correct bolt size for my ratchet. Thanks.
I always use a 15mm on my '99. I don't see why they would have changed the size of the bolt from '99 to '01.
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Thanks BGRX...I will go out and buy a 15mm socket. Do you happen to know the proper torque setting for the oil pan drain plug?
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Originally posted by EnzoRX
Thanks BGRX...I will go out and buy a 15mm socket. Do you happen to know the proper torque setting for the oil pan drain plug?
Quoting from Alldata:

Clean and install the oil drain plug with a new gasket.
Torque: 45 Nm (460 kgf-cm, 33 ft. lbs.)
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Thank-you BGRX! Time to go look into buying a torque wrench too.
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