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Old 01-22-2016, 03:00 PM   #20
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Originally Posted by bigdog View Post
Just called Sub dealer....

Oil drain plug crush washer $1.20

Diameter he said was 14mm for 4 cyl Outback

6 Cyl Outback size is 18mm
Subaru recommends that you torque the drain plug to @32 ft/lbs.

I always torque mine to 32 ft/lbs because I'm not good at judging how tight I have it when I just use a wrench, especially when there is a crush washer involved.

Most people just go by feel with a wrench and it works OK for them.
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