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I just bought my 2010 in January, and I guess I am driving it more than I thought I would. I thought I would use it for just for hauling stuff and on weekends, but after 5000 miles I changed the oil on it last weekend. It's my first truck and I love it! Anyways, I know my way around an engine, but I don't trust my instincts on how tight is tight enough. It was so easy to change the oil that I am sure I will always do it myself.

So, what is the torque spec on the drain plug? It's not in my owners manual. I guess Ford wants you to come to them for all service because they don't mention where the oil filter is, where the drain plug is, etc.

Thanks!
James

ftrucktough

122ftlbs

motox151

I just LOL'ED!!!

05FX4-

Always think German- GoodInTight

mcdaniel52761

The answer is 17 ft. lbs.

stormsearch

Get yourself a Fumoto oil drain valve, then you won't have to worry about it:

http://www.lubricationspecialist.com...spx?fileid=105

gasbrnr

I always tighten it just before it breaks and back off a little!!!!

Yes Fumoto for sure!!!!

Rok

hand tighten it. then put on a socket and bout a half to full turn. Dont go too tight. But honestly when loosening it oil dont start dripping until you have several threads showing so just snug is the word i would use. But i got a fumoto valve that will go on when i do my next oil change.

SultanGris

yea, i cant tell ya how many times ive took a vehicle somewhere and the idiots have stripped it out by over tightening.

Rok

Yea. Its a bolt holding some liquid in. It aint holding the truck together. Yes a vital liquid but seriously overcranking it is not needed.