What size Torx do I use for the oil drain plugs?

[zimtuff]

The torx and allen keys are different. The allen key is hexagonal, with straight sides. The torx bit is like a star with curvy in sides. The T50 will fit exactly right while the allen key will have to be forced, and it will end up wearing the bolt and making it REALLY difficult to remove.

You can undo a phillips head screw with a flat blade screwdriver, but it will work better with the correct phillips screwdriver. It is sort of the same thing with torx and allen. Both allen keys and torx bits are available as either stand alone tools or sockets. There are quite a few torx bolts on the RIII so it is worthwhile investing in a set or two.

I havent noticed any torx bolts on my R3 ,including the oil plugs. Maybe I need new glasses and some Torx bits.

 

[barbagris]

Maybe I need new glasses and some Torx bits.

The glasses thing - I recommend. I have those cheepo reading glasses scattered all over my workshop area. Get good TORX bits.

 

[atomsplitter]

You can make it work with an allen key, but the right tool is a T50 torx bit.

+1

 

[Blastedbones]

Coulda sworn my drains were Allens.... certainly had no problems with an Allen key.... mind you, not seen the old girl for a year now!!!

 

[budman]

..I just changed my oil..and I'm positive mine are allen type plugs..an 06..maybe they changed after a certain year?..

 

[asderff_9]

Mine is an '06 SE; it has 8mm hex(allen) plugs on engine underside.

 

[ruzzle]

Me, too. Just had a look, definitely Allen key job.

 

[Triple Trouble]

My '05 has hex head bolts at each end of the pan and a socket head (Allen screw) underneath to drain the tank.

 

[zimtuff]

To be honest ,Ive never seen torx bolts used on oil plugs .

 

[zimtuff]

Another question on oil drain plugs.
Is there a difference in the way the plugs are inserted between years. The workshop manual I downloaded shows the bolts at each end as if they are screwed in horizontal but on mine they both come out from the bottom like the tank drain.