2005 Honda Civic Oil Drain Plug Torque & Size

The 2005 Honda Civic oil drain plug torque is 29 ft-lbs (39 Nm) on a M14x1.5 thread, using a 14mm. Fit a new crush washer at every oil change and do not over-tighten — most modern oil pans are soft aluminum and strip easily.

How tight should the 2005 Honda Civic oil drain plug be?

Torque it to 29 ft-lbs (39 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 2005 Honda Civic oil drain plug?

It takes a 14mm. Thread size: M14x1.5. Many import drain plugs use a hex (Allen) key rather than a socket.

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