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Old Jan 5, 2003 | 05:32 PM
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What is the correct torque for the oil drain plugs in our cars? I remember stripping the one in my Tahoe. I can't find any info on this. I'll betcha VVT-i will know
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Old Jan 5, 2003 | 11:50 PM
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29 ft-lb. I did this with torque wrench when I was in technical school and after a while I got hang of it and now I just goes by the twist of the wrist..
I know DD, Sooner and Lex-Tech know about this too. Lex-Tech is our newest tech member on CL and he will looking out for all the members too.
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You constantly amaze me
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Old Jan 10, 2003 | 02:05 PM
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VVTi

Is this number good for the trans and differential plugs also (1993 LS400) ?
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