Oil Drain Plug.

[StoneJrW]

I set my torque wrench incorrectly and I torqued it to 18 ft pounds instead of 16.5. I didnt realise it until I had allready put oil back in. Will that extra 1.5 ft pounds cause big problems?

[ZukiFred]

If it didn't strip out puting it in and oil isn't leaking it should be ok.

[StoneJrW]

It didnt strip and oil doesnt leak. Just wondering thanks.

[DreKat]

it wouldn't hurt to back it off a few turns and then retighten it. It may make it easier for you for your next oil change.

[tzortn]

it wouldn't hurt to back it off a few turns and then retighten it. It may make it easier for you for your next oil change.

That can cause a leak. The oil plug washer is a a crushable washer. If you back off the torque you may not be compressing it enough to seal. I would leave it like Fred said if it didn't strip and it is not leaking it should be fine.

[Spedee]

Always make sure to use a new crush washer every time.