It's off topic and everyone can do what they want, but I would like to make the following comment: the correct tightening torque for the oil drain plug is 50 Nm/37 lbf ft. The torque is so high in order to achieve a deformation of the aluminium sealing ring (dimensions 18mm x 24mm x 1.5mm) that guarantees tightness.There are oil drain plugs with magnets that can be used to apply the correct torque.
I have one too, and by the way, it always collects a bit of ferritic material, but i think the effect is cosmetic. A good quality filter does a more comprehensive job.
In addition, cheap magnets lose part of their magnetism when heated, sometimes already at 80°C/176°F. So a lot of spook ;-)

 

Use a chisel not a punch. First use it almost vertical to create a channel, and then tap it at a 45 or less in the counter clockwise direction. It will work

 

The hell with torque recommendations for a lousy oil drain plug .... After doing this for 40+ yrs ....I follow the same procedure on all drain bolts .... Turn plug until it makes contact with the crush washer ....then slowly turn until you feel the crush washer crush .....then give it a LITTLE more of a crank for good measure ...That's it you are done ... Never had one get loose or had one cause and issue . Same procedure can be followed when installing an oil filter. Keep in mind after a few heat cycles these things will also tighten up a little by nature and this is what causes the issues when attempting to remove them later.

When it comes to torque values and crucial when building and engine etc ....In many cases the values for general re&re of external components can be excessive or too little .

Example: I just changed my water pump and torqued to the recommended 7.5lbs which I thought when installing felt too loose ? against my better judgement I went with the gospel.... I start the car after the job and the pump was slowly dipping .. I get back underneath and bump the torque to 10lbs .....No more drip !

 

It's not rocket science, i agree with you. But why not just follow the recommendations; it's not a lawnmower. But as noted, off topic anyway.

 

Have your torque spanner calibrated

 

You all need a life. $54 oil plugs and arguing over torque specs ...

 

Torque is my life.

Peace
Bruce in Philly (now Atanta)

 

Best practice... always change the oil plug and crush washer with new parts on every oil change.

 

I change mine every 3 to 4 changes. There are always spares in my tool box.

 

My torque wrenches are all less than a year old and are aerospace quality ...not the wrench its the torque recommendation.

 

Mine on a 981 Cayman. Punch and hammer.

At first, I asked nicely and it said "nope".

Then, I asked firmly but politely, still "no".

Then, I asked with intensity, "no" again.

Then, I said if you don't let loose, I am going to punch the ****ing **** out of you.

And it finally, agreed.

 

I gave up oil plugs 2 years ago when homeless issue started here in Seattle. Now I hire skinny druggy strapped to underside who sticks his finger in drain plug hole.
I'm able to get much more accurate oil temperature readings as well as updates on if any metal particulants when I inspect his fingernail every few weeks.