Transmisson Fill/Drain Torque
#1
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Stonington, CT
Posts: 62
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Transmisson Fill/Drain Torque
Just replaced the transmission fluid (5-speed) in my 2003 Tacoma with Amsoil....I definately notice a difference in shifting, I am quite surprised.
Does anyone know the torque spec for the drain and fill plugs. I snugged them up but don't wanna go too tight.
Thanks
Does anyone know the torque spec for the drain and fill plugs. I snugged them up but don't wanna go too tight.
Thanks
#5
Contributing Member
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 5,377
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally posted by MTL_4runner
you're always good for a..... or 2
you're always good for a..... or 2
On topic: My Haynes (Haynis - because I hate it) Manual says 23 ft-lbs on the filler and drain plugs.
#6
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Stonington, CT
Posts: 62
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Thanks guys. They are torqued with my calibrated arm right now with no leaks but I suppose I'll put a torque wrench on there just to make sure.
#7
Contributing Member
I use the 2 finger torque method. Put your thumb on the head of the ratchet and only use 2 fingers to apply torque. You can crank all you want becuase unless you are schwartzenegger you won't have enuf strength to over-torque anything and strip it out.
A torque wrench obviously works best if you have one.
....most of the time I am just lazy and my method works for me.
A torque wrench obviously works best if you have one.
....most of the time I am just lazy and my method works for me.
Trending Topics
#8
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Lost in rural Illinois...
Posts: 185
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally posted by keisur
I torque mine until it smokes and then I give it another 1/8th of a turn.
I torque mine until it smokes and then I give it another 1/8th of a turn.
#9
Contributing Member
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 5,377
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally posted by JSharp
Hmmm. I always heard you should tighten things until they start to get loose again, then back off 1/4 turn...
Hmmm. I always heard you should tighten things until they start to get loose again, then back off 1/4 turn...
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
sonorn67
84-85 Trucks & 4Runners
3
09-19-2015 05:39 PM