Torque specs for 1997 Lexus ES300 engine oil pan bolt

[tsimon]

What are the torque specs for 1997 Lexus ES300 engine oil pan bolt? I can't find it in the user manual. Web search gives different results.

[RX400h]

If you are referring to the bolts that are removed to drop the pan, this is what I found.

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The torque specification for the engine oil pan bolt on a 1997 Lexus ES300 is approximately 12 ft-lbs. When tightening the bolts, use an even pattern to ensure the gasket remains undamaged and prevents leaks.

 

[tsimon]

6 hours ago, RX400h said:

If you are referring to the bolts that are removed to drop the pan, this is what I found.

 

I was actually referring to the torque specs to tighten the bolt at the bottom of the pan to drain the engine oil.

[RX400h]

On 6/18/2024 at 4:38 AM, tsimon said:

I was actually referring to the torque specs to tighten the bolt at the bottom of the pan to drain the engine oil.

According to the chart (second page) on this web site, it is 29 ft-lbs of torque.

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