Common Torque Specifications

Quick reference torque values for the most common fasteners. Always verify with manufacturer specs for your specific year and model.

Wheel Lug Nuts

The most looked-up torque spec in any shop. Always torque in a star pattern and re-torque after 50-100 miles.

Vehicle Lug Size Torque (ft-lbs)
Toyota Camry / Corolla21mm76
Honda Civic / Accord19mm80
Ford F-150 (2015+)21mm150
Chevy Silverado22mm140
Nissan Altima / Sentra21mm83
BMW 3 / 5 Series17mm88
Subaru (all models)19mm89
Hyundai / Kia (most)21mm80
Jeep Wrangler19mm95
RAM 150022mm130

Oil Drain Plugs

Over-torquing drain plugs strips aluminum oil pans. Use a torque wrench -- not a breaker bar.

Make Plug Size Torque (ft-lbs)
Honda (most)14mm29
Toyota (most)14mm27
Ford (most)15mm25
GM (most)15mm18
Nissan (most)14mm25
VW / Audi19mm22
BMW17mm18
Subaru17mm33

Spark Plugs

Aluminum heads strip easily. If no torque wrench is available, finger-tight plus 1/16 turn on a tapered seat or 1/4 turn on a gasket seat.

Application Thread Size Torque (ft-lbs)
Most aluminum heads14mm13-18
Most cast iron heads14mm18-22
Ford 3-valve12mm11
GM LS engines16mm11

Brake Calipers

Bracket bolts need thread locker. Slide pin bolts usually need silicone brake grease on the pin, not the threads.

Component Bolt Size Torque (ft-lbs)
Front caliper bracket (most)--70-100
Rear caliper bracket (most)--35-55
Caliper slide pins (most)--25-35
Brake hose banjo bolt10mm30