Primary drain plug
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From: Great State of Canada
Torque wrench's on a drain plug scare me. I snug em till I feel the "O"-ring seat and thats it. YMMV
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From: San Diego, CA
I usually do service it myself but needed a new rear tire so had the dealer service it while it was already there. Not sure how far I rode after the drain plug fell out. Went 115 miles that day. Could have come out at any point. Dealer is saying they took the primary apart and everything is good. Guess only time will tell.
Road Captain
Joined: Nov 2017
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From: Jacksonville Fl
The threads loosen up???? How pathetic was that answer. I sure do hope that the moron who provided that explanation has nothing to do with any type of wrenching there. I may not even let him pump gas. Another reason why I do my own work on my vehicles.
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From: San Diego, CA
Thanks, I love all Danes... great breed...your pups look great too!
Who am I kidding, I love just about all dogs, period!
I have a hard time warming up to the little, boutique "purse" dogs...
Who am I kidding, I love just about all dogs, period!
I have a hard time warming up to the little, boutique "purse" dogs...
Last edited by hattitude; Nov 29, 2017 at 10:40 AM.
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From: Prior Lake, MN
There's your problem
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From: The Burgh
My thoughts? The dealer is BSing you big time. Oil plugs correctly torqued don't loosen up.
Next time, save money and aggravation and change the oil yourself.
Next time, save money and aggravation and change the oil yourself.
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 811
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From: Emmett, Idaho
Few people today honor--the concept of honor. Nobody makes mistakes. Something else or someone else is always responsible for errors. Unless someone earns your trust, you have no reason to trust anyone to do the right thing. Of course, many will do the right thing, but that is so rare that it causes us to suspect everyone of not taking responsibility for their actions.
By the way, a drain plug never falls out if it is installed even close to correctly. Most people never even use a torque wrench--and the plug never just falls out.
By the way, a drain plug never falls out if it is installed even close to correctly. Most people never even use a torque wrench--and the plug never just falls out.