question about oil drain plug wrench/socket size

[chevy01xtreme]

i am going to do my own oil changes on my own 2008 nissan altima 2.5s and wanted to know the wrench size or socket size for the oil drain plug.

i am gonna use Amsoil full synthetic oil

also it says its takes 4 7/8 qts with a oil filter change...?

also what torque wrench would you recommend?

[mpbclutch33]

14mm on the drain plug. Use a 6 pt. instead of a 12pt. to avoid stripping it. Not sure about the torque specs. Tighten it by hand as much as you can and then give it about a 1/2 turn or so with a wrench. If you are unsure, take it somewhere.

[chevy01xtreme]

14mm on the drain plug. Use a 6 pt. instead of a 12pt. to avoid stripping it. Not sure about the torque specs. Tighten it by hand as much as you can and then give it about a 1/2 turn or so with a wrench. If you are unsure, take it somewhere.

guy looked up the drain plug and said the socket size was 12mm.. i guess ill see when i do the oil change

[chevy01xtreme]

14mm on the drain plug. Use a 6 pt. instead of a 12pt. to avoid stripping it. Not sure about the torque specs. Tighten it by hand as much as you can and then give it about a 1/2 turn or so with a wrench. If you are unsure, take it somewhere.

you where RIGHT drain plug 14mm did it today. it was a pain at first but my first time ive ever done it myself so now it should get easier i hope. now to do one on the 07 trailblazer