Jeep 2.7 crd engine oil change question

[pcn1]

Does anyone know the correct torque setting for the drain plug ?
I've goggled it and no luck. Apparently it's easy to over tighten it and crack the sump, and I don't want it coming loose either.

I've used a new washer and just put a gentle 40 Nm on it for now.

Thanks

[pcn1]

Didn't take much effort to hit 40 !

I haven't put the oil in yet so can back it off and redo.

Cheers

[pcn1]

Yep that crossed my mind just as I backed it off. The copper washer is crushed to 40nm, so I put it back there. That's about 29 ft Ilbs.
It really took next to no effort, and is oil tight as we speak

[pcn1]

Looks like I need to torque it a tad more then !

Pm sent

[pcn1]

I must confess to formerly being a serial "copper and aluminium" sump plug washer re-user.

But Im a reformed owner now, and put a new one each oil change !

[pcn1]

Sheepshanks said:

It's easy to imagine it could be a different shape. I guess the material could possibly be different.

TBH I'm a bit un-nerved by the OP backing it off from his original setting. If it's not leaking then leave it alone!

It was reading on the net of an owner who cracked his sump by over tightening the plug that made me a bit un-nerved !!