Oil Pan Torque Specs
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Sounds about right, I would have guessed 20. 2012 ram year owners manual online.
you putting factory pan back? bend it at all?
Oh you are talking just the engine oil pan? I just tighten that too it stops leaking.
you putting factory pan back? bend it at all?
Oh you are talking just the engine oil pan? I just tighten that too it stops leaking.
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Rampant
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Alldata says 8 ft lb for the 4x4 and 10 ft lb for the 2x4.
Chucky44
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I actually found it in the service manual. It is 25ft/lbs.
ENGINE OIL CHANGE
Change engine oil at mileage and time intervals described in Maintenance Schedules(Refer to 04 - Vehicle Quick Reference/Maintenance Schedules - Description) .
Run engine until achieving normal operating temperature.
1. Position the vehicle on a level surface and turn engine off.
2. Hoist and support vehicle on safety stands.
3. Remove oil fill cap.
4. Place a suitable drain pan under crankcase drain.
5. Remove drain plug from crankcase and allow oil to drain into pan. Inspect drain plug threads for stretching or other damage. Replace drain plug if damaged.
6. Install drain plug in crankcase. Torque to 34 N·m ( 25 ft. lbs.).
7. Lower vehicle and fill crankcase with specified type and amount of engine oil described in this section.
8. Install oil fill cap.
9. Start engine and inspect for leaks.
10. Stop engine and inspect oil level.
ENGINE OIL CHANGE
Change engine oil at mileage and time intervals described in Maintenance Schedules(Refer to 04 - Vehicle Quick Reference/Maintenance Schedules - Description) .
Run engine until achieving normal operating temperature.
1. Position the vehicle on a level surface and turn engine off.
2. Hoist and support vehicle on safety stands.
3. Remove oil fill cap.
4. Place a suitable drain pan under crankcase drain.
5. Remove drain plug from crankcase and allow oil to drain into pan. Inspect drain plug threads for stretching or other damage. Replace drain plug if damaged.
6. Install drain plug in crankcase. Torque to 34 N·m ( 25 ft. lbs.).
7. Lower vehicle and fill crankcase with specified type and amount of engine oil described in this section.
8. Install oil fill cap.
9. Start engine and inspect for leaks.
10. Stop engine and inspect oil level.
Rampant
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I thought you were asking for the pan mount bolts, not the drain bolt.
Chucky44
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Yes drain bolt, sorry my bad.
Rampant
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No worries. Glad you got the correct info.
