Drain plug and oil filter bolt torque - BMW Forum

frank3 · 06-12-2004, 12:23 AM

Anyone know what the correct torque is to tighten the drain pan bolt and the oil filter bolt on a 95 525i? I checked FAQs and couldn't find it. I've searched online and have seen a couple of different numbers.

Looking for the difinitive answer...maybe someone has a Bentley's or a Chiltons's?

TECH · 06-13-2004, 03:06 AM

It's not much. :P I don't know the spec.

frank3 · 06-13-2004, 04:41 PM

Thanks Tech...that helped.

CiscoKid · 06-13-2004, 05:52 PM

44ft lb

frank3 · 06-14-2004, 12:13 AM

I think 44 is a bit high. I've found a couple of different sites that show the following ranges:

canister bolt - 15-18 ft/lbs
drain plug - 18-25 ft/lbs

Speedy-325is · 06-14-2004, 12:32 AM

try hand tight, then 1/4 turn w/wrench for the plug.
and the same on the bolt.

all specs are approx. [provided user is not a total pussy w/no muscle]

have fun
Mark

CiscoKid · 06-14-2004, 09:31 AM

i read on a site about the 44... but who knows

Torque · 06-14-2004, 10:18 AM

44 does seem a bit high.

leobmw · 06-14-2004, 03:54 PM

i do 22 ft lb and never had any leaks or broken bolts!