Both Oil Drain Plugs are T40 on mine

[ulflyer]

Changed oil last evening and both plugs on mine are T40. Someone previously reported they used a T40 and T45, but the T45 definitely did not work on either of mine. If anyone needs a T45 let me know and I'll bring it to you at SF next week. I have several for some reason!

BTW, that filter change is really easy once you remove the tupperware and the black inner protector (or whatever its called). Only problem is you need a 36mm socket to remove the cover. You might be able to use some other tool but the socket is best....they cost about $9 at Lowes.

 

[Hammertime]

drain plugs

check this out -- my 2012 RTS SM5 -- reservoir plug 6mm -- crankcase plug 40 torx -- replacing them both with gold hex head plugs

 

[garb55]

My 2014 is T40 and T45
the thing I don't like is the T 40 is sloppy in the bolt and I checked all different sizes and even hex wrenches to see if I could find anything
that would fit tighter
Don

 

[ulflyer]

My 2014 is T40 and T45
the thing I don't like is the T 40 is sloppy in the bolt and I checked all different sizes and even hex wrenches to see if I could find anything
that would fit tighter
Don

Don, you're right about the T40 being sloppy. I have a couple and both were that way. In fact, the engine drain plug felt as tho it was going to strip, so I used the time honored method of whacking the edge of the bolt with a hammer and chisel. That loosened it nicely. I put it back on with the T40 and it felt like it tightened well enough. I used this same procedure on the first oil change with no resulting leaks so I guess it was tight enough. I'd replace the darn thing but at $40 I will wait as long as I can.

I was tempted to lightly hammer in a hex that would almost, but not quite fit. Maybe If I strip it with a T40 I'll try the hex.

 

[Trickie Dick]

Must have changed. On my GS it was a 6mm for the tank and engine. A 5mm was used on the oil filters. I went to the gold plugs on my RT so I don't know now. I do know that using a torex on the 5mm or 6mm was a very good way to round out the plugs. The torex was close so it was a mistake easily made.

 

[Chupaca]

Could be..!!

They had a mix up with a batch of american size and metric. This would account for a sloppy/loose fit and a good one. See no reason to have two different drain plug sizes. But then again.....:dontknow: RS 2012 both the same.