2022 BMW X5 Oil Drain Plug Torque & Size

The 2022 BMW X5 oil drain plug torque is 25 ft-lbs (34 Nm) on a M12x1.5 (B58) or M18x1.5 (N63B) thread, using a 17mm hex or 8mm Allen (N63B V8). 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 2022 BMW X5 oil drain plug be?

Torque it to 25 ft-lbs (34 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 2022 BMW X5 oil drain plug?

It takes a 17mm hex or 8mm Allen (N63B V8). Thread size: M12x1.5 (B58) or M18x1.5 (N63B). Many import drain plugs use a hex (Allen) key rather than a socket.

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