1999 Subaru Outback Oil Drain Plug Torque & Size
The 1999 Subaru Outback oil drain plug torque is 31 ft-lbs (42 Nm) on a M16x1.5 thread, using a 14mm. Fit a new crush washer at every oil change and tighten to the listed specification rather than feel.
How tight should the 1999 Subaru Outback oil drain plug be?
Torque it to 31 ft-lbs (42 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 1999 Subaru Outback oil drain plug?
It takes a 14mm. Thread size: M16x1.5. 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
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- Aluminum Crush Washer Assortment (600 pc, 18 sizes)M6–M24 aluminum washers; fit a new one every oil change and match the plug diameter.600-pc Oil Drain Plug Gasket Kit, 18 Sizes Aluminum Crush Washers, M6–M24 — view on Amazon
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