2020 Caterpillar 320 Oil Drain Plug Torque & Size

The 2020 Caterpillar 320 oil drain plug torque is 120 Nm / 89 ft-lbs on a M30x2.0 thread, using a M30. 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 2020 Caterpillar 320 oil drain plug be?

Torque it to 120 Nm / 89 ft-lbs 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 2020 Caterpillar 320 oil drain plug?

It takes a M30. Thread size: M30x2.0. Many import drain plugs use a hex (Allen) key rather than a socket.

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