fcremc

Anybody know the exact torque for a Ford F150 2012 V8 5 liter oil drain plug? Also how often do you change the plug gasket?

Thank you,
Fred

ecobeast95

I am no means a mechanic, but with the drain plug on my 13 eco i always just get drain plug tight then snug it up without over tightening it,dont think many people actually change the gasket either unless it looks worn or oils leaking around plug. Some may think otherwise tho

jdsmit

I beleive the tq spec is 19 ft lbs. as far as changing the gasket for that bolt, I don't think it's necessary unless it is leaking. But you can its pretty cheap to do but probably a bit of over kill. Good luck.

Darkus Mingler

Haynes manual says 17 Ft-Lb. on the gasket I change them every other oil change as long as it isn't leaking.


Tom

fcremc

Thank you for the info.

Fred

Anthony Kadzban

Is there a part number for the gasket?