I have just started to do my own oil changes and was wondering does anyone know what specifications does the oil drain plug need to be torqued to?

I just noticed that there is the occasional drip of oil coming off the oil drain plug.....and was wondering did I tighten it enough?

Also I have two Mustangs......and I think one requires a drain plug gasket and the other does not. Just want to confirm is it my 85 that needs the gasket and my 05 GT does not??

 

Not super tight just snug

 

A standard, appropriately sized wrench and your arm muscles are all that's needed. Just get it to stop turning in a reasonable amount of torque... i.e., when you think it's tight, it's tight. If it leaks any, turn it 1/16th more or so. If the pan is warped, well... you probably know what to do then, although that fitting is pretty stout in there, so I doubt it's warped or such.

Can't say as to yes or no on the plug gasket though.