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as said although using a torque wrench on a sump plug is a bit pedantic it shouldn't need to be tighter than 15-25NM
if you use a new washer they only need a nip
fair enough, each to their own and you make a good point.
in saying that not everything needs to be that regimented. is it necessary to get a torque wrench out to put an oil filler cap on? not really... but i bet there is a specific torque setting for that from factory as well, doesnt mean it needs to strictly adhered to.
i have never had problems doing them up by hand with a ring spanner ie leaks etc,
if the sealing surfaces arnt dead flat or the sealing washer is worn or the captured thread is dirty/worn then you will need to do the things up tighter or what seems like tighter to get it to seal.
another factor in that is everyone's arms are different strengths and hands have different sensitivity ranges so whats tight to one person may not be so to another, perceptions will always differ.
i use tools spanners bars etc all day every day its my job so i have developed a good sense of when something is tight enough or not and can judge so then apply it to the application correctly. to a casual tool user a more metered/controlled approach may be needed. (im not saying you dont know how to use tools)
cheers
Ryan