In most vehicles, the oil sump bolts torque is about 8-9 ft*lb and that is all.
Sometimes it is difficult to fit a torque wrench under the car, so I use the "1-finger" trick @ 6" away from the wrench. Use only one finger.

This is because: 8 ft*lb is the same as 16 lbs at 6" away on your ratchet.
The human 1 finger rarely has more strength than 16 lbs.

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1998 E39 528i 5sp MT
2006 E53 X5 3.0 6sp MT