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The Torque Spec Nobody Follows (Until They've Stripped a Drain Plug)

Why "snug" and "correctly torqued" are not the same thing, why aluminum oil pans make this worse than it was on your car, and what to actually do once you've already stripped one.

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TOOLS: Torque wrench, Thread insert kit (if you need it)
PARTS: Drain plug washer, Oversize or self-tapping drain plug (if you need it)