Oil tank drain plug removal

1998 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
230,000 MILES
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MIKE BOLOURI
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Hello, please tell me what size socket head is needed to remove the oil drain plug for the vehicle listed above. This isn’t mentioned in the video which is very helpful.

Mike
Sep 24, 2019 at 9:15 PM
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SCGRANTURISMO
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Hello,

If it hasn't been changed by somebody, it should be a 14MM hex head M12 X 1.25 bolt. It should be torqued down to 111 inch/lbs. or between 9 - 10 ft/lbs.

Thanks,
Alex
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Sep 25, 2019 at 1:49 AM
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