Torque specs

[elantra_ON]

Local CT has the torque wrench on sale, thinking of getttin one but first I must decided which one is best for an "all purpose" application.

so i found out that wheel lug nuts should be around 75-100 lb-ft.

i did not find any information on sparkplug torque spec. unless i missed it, i dont believe i saw it in the manual either.

[Leviathant]

Here ya go:
http://www.elantraxd.com/forums/showpost.php?p=146543&postcount=22 -- 15-22 lb-ft, 20-30 Nm

Attention, chorus of "Search" monkeys: notice my format - a link to the information, plus a copy of that information in case the link goes bad... and that's it. Pay heed!

[elantra_ON]

thanks, but i did see that, and was just wondering if that applies to our car since that seems to be the specs for the civics.

[Leviathant]

I think the 'Civic' part of his post was a crack on the lack of power that Honda Civics put out. 45ft-lbs at 7,000rpm

[elantra_ON]

oh ooops!!! lol i guess i didnt get that till now.

oh well. thanks again.

oh btw, for the spark plugs, i guess its still safer to under torque - or rather to torque it at the minimum weight correct?

hmm. but i guess that also depends on how accurate the torque wrench is.

hmm... the torque wrench is in lb-inch.

now i have to do computations!!!

[bikerPA]

lb-in: multiply by twelve. I torqued mine down to 17 ft-lb - that's 204 in-lb, or 200in-lb if you like nice round numbers. Make sure you use anti-sieze; you can probably pick up a little packet at an auto parts store for like a buck. If you don't, Very Bad Things could happen.

[KeWLKaT]

bah... anti-sieze for plugs? i would find that very unnecessary.

unless you like over-torquing for some reason.

i say: by the big torque wrench that does 30-300 ft-lbs.

for the plugs... rules of thumb: tighten by hand, and then go for an extra 1/3 turn with the ratchet.

[elantra_ON]

Kewlkat so you've seen those wrenches eh?

seems like i cant get an all purpose one.

the one i had in mine would not do for the wheel. do you guys torque wrench the oil drain plug?

looks like i migh buy the smaller one for spark plug and oil drain application. or if there really isnt much use for this. i will not get it at all.

[KeWLKaT]

yeah man i bought my big one from CT also, its tha shizznit.

buy the big one, it it a blessing for torquing lug nuts.

and for the spark and oil plugs i like to go by hand so its your choice really.

[bikerPA]

Everyone's entitled to their opinions - I just borrowed my roommate's torque wrench (goes from 5 to 100 ft-lbs, don't know what brand but it's awesome) because I'd rather not gamble with engine stuff. If I hadn't had a torque wrench available (like three years ago when I changed my '95 Sonata plugs) I'd'a done the hand-tight-plus-1/3rd method or similar rather than go buy a wrench. :)

As to the oil drain plug, I'd recommend just splurging on a Fumoto drain valve (http://www.fumotovalve.com/) and not worrying about it. Mine's helped immensely for the last six oil changes for which I've owned it.

[KeWLKaT]

oh nono

dont get me wrong, i would LOVE to use a tq wrench for those things. Although I wouldnt justify spending the $$$ on those, as opposed to the wheels to which the torque is IMMENSELY important.

also, since you brought it up, ive been eyeing the fumoto valve for my next oil change (coming with the turbo in about 2 weeks) and i just want to make sure... i have to buy the one that is advertized "for all hyundai"?

[elantra_ON]

i like the fumoto valve.

i saw a different version of that in CT have you seen that Kewlkat, its FRAM.

any thoughts on that one.

i dont like the valve idea though because what if (i know its a low probability) you hit somethig and that unlocks. you'll be oozing oil.

i was thinking of the torque wrench for smaller applications since the drain and spark plug area for me is the sensitive ones... ahhh so confused!!!

funny how i make fun of my wife when she is shopping for clothes. i wont do that anymore cuz i am so undesicive too when it comes to getting tools. so many nice tools, but you cant get em all.

[bikerPA]

man, we're starting to move OT, but wth, it's helpful -

The Fumoto valve requires you to push a lever up and then twist it sideways to open it. It is highly unlikely (read: you'd more likely get killed by a clown with a cricket bat riding a yak) that this could happen unless someone meant it to happen. As it is, mine installed in kind of an awkward way, such that I have to reach to the top of the valve (think the portion of the existing bolt that faces the top of the car) with pliers to open it. Ain't gonna happen by accident. :) "For all Hyundai" will work just fine.

The Fram system looks good, too; I just avoided it because of all the negative stigma concerning Fram filters. Silly reason, but that's what brand association will do to a guy.

[fgummett]

Thanks for the suggestion... I just ordered one of these valves

[Soron]

I have on of the fram ones myself, I think its better designed (very odd for fram) no lever to push as the valve itself is internal and sits in the oil pan, just a hose to attach (included) and nothing to knock loose as a cover comes with the drain kit. I usually avoid fram like the plague but I havent had a problem yet with this system and I installed it on 5 vehicles I have maintained so far.