1991 Jeep Cherokee Limited Oil Drain Plug Torque & Size
The 1991 Jeep Cherokee Limited oil drain plug torque is 20 ft-lbs (27 Nm) on a M14x1.5 thread. Fit a new crush washer at every oil change and tighten to the listed specification rather than feel.
How tight should the 1991 Jeep Cherokee Limited oil drain plug be?
Torque it to 20 ft-lbs (27 Nm) with a calibrated torque wrench, not an impact gun. Over-tightening strips the aluminum pan threads; under-tightening leaks. Always replace the crush washer.
What size is the 1991 Jeep Cherokee Limited oil drain plug?
No verified drain-plug tool size is published in this record; confirm the plug head before buying a socket. Thread size: M14x1.5. Some drain plugs use a hex/Allen key or square drive rather than a conventional socket.
Tools for an oil change
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- 3/8-Inch Click Torque WrenchA low-range wrench reads drain plug torque more accurately than a big 1/2-inch one. Check its range includes your spec.LEXIVON 3/8" Drive Click Torque Wrench, 10–80 ft-lb (LX-182) — view on Amazon
- Oil Drain PanCatches the old oil without a spill. Opens an Amazon search.Amazon search results
- Crush Washers / Drain Plug GasketsFit a new one every oil change; match the plug diameter before ordering. Opens an Amazon search.Amazon search results
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