G gjoko New member Joined May 14, 2005 TDI golf, 2002, silver May 14, 2005 #1 does anyone happen to know the recommended torque spec for the oil drain plug? thanks.
N neimis Veteran Member Joined Dec 12, 2000 Location Victoria, B.C., Canada TDI '92 Passat TD, '01 Golf GL TDI, '15 Golf Trendline TDI May 14, 2005 #2 Bentley says 30 Nm (22 ft-lb)
frugality Top Post Dawg Joined Sep 19, 2003 Location Spring Lake, Michigan TDI none, 2016 GTI May 14, 2005 #3 From my Bentley manual: Tightening torque Oil drain plug to oil pan: 30Nm (22 ft-lb) Drat -- beat me to it while I was looking it up!
From my Bentley manual: Tightening torque Oil drain plug to oil pan: 30Nm (22 ft-lb) Drat -- beat me to it while I was looking it up!
G gjoko New member Joined May 14, 2005 TDI golf, 2002, silver May 15, 2005 #4 thank you both for the answer. i used 35 ft-lbs last time, so i got to take it easy next time.
runonbeer Maintenance EnthusiastVendor Joined Apr 15, 2002 Location Austin, TX/Chapel Hill, NC TDI '00 Golf 02M, '10 Golf 02E, '02 UTE 02M May 15, 2005 #5 frequently asked torque specs.
G Groundhog1248 Veteran Member Joined Jun 10, 2002 Location Lancaster, PA TDI Blue 2015 Golf TDI 6 Speed SEL May 16, 2005 #6 I torque mine to snug. No problems in 6 oil changes.