Changing the oil filter - Page 2

02-15-2004, 05:47 PM

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Originally posted by adrian-1
Any idea what the torque spec is?
I couldn't find it in the owners manual since it just say's to take it in to the dealer. Did the first oil/filter replacement recently and just got it fairly tight. (not going to fall off, but I didn't have it screamin').

Good question... I'll probably use the Miata torque specs for now (25-30 ft/lbs), since it's the same drain plug size. That reminds me to start looking for a shop manual... those things are priceless.

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