Oil Drain Plug Torque - 2015 5.7L Hemi

Discussion in 'Challenger R/T Engine & Performance Modifications' started by Eagle1450, Nov 11, 2014.

  1. Eagle1450

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    I am sure that this information is on the site somewhere but I cannot find it. If anyone has a 2015 shop manual could you provide me with the correct torque for the oil drain plug. I am guessing between 20-25 Ft Lbs but want to be exactly correct. Thanks in advance.
     
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    The correct torque for the oil drain plug is 25 ft/lbs.
     
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    Thank you very much SRT-Tom. I suspected that was the correct torque but it pays to be sure. I plan to buy a shop manual for my 2015 in the near future so I won't have to ask any more rudimentary questions. Thanks again!
     
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    Is there a washer that has to be replaced on the oil drain plug when changing oil.
    Thanks, Jim
     
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    No. The rubber seal in the drain plug does not have to be replaced and should last a very long time. I did 40+ oil changes on my 2001 Ram before I traded it. The seal on the drain plug (same design as on the current Challengers) was still good after all that time.
     
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    Thanks