Just a heads up while changing your oil, CHECK YOUR DRAIN PLUG! Today while changing my oil I decided to replace the plug gasket so after removing the old gasket and washing the plug in the parts washer I noticed the collar was cracked all the way around I guess I must have over tightened it I will see if I can post a picture

 

Thanks for the heads up. I'll be checking mine the next service.

 

Thanks for the info, next time I change, I'll check

 

Had mine come apart while changing my oil. not fun. luckily my local parts store had one in stock.

 

Seems like the people who use a torque wrench end up breaking them. I just snug the plug up with a 8'' long ratchet. It's never fallen out or leaked, in fact usually takes a two foot cheater bar to remove it. Still on the same plugs and washers after at least 50 oil changes on both rigs.

 

40 lb ft works for me No leaks...

 

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