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Old 10-21-2002, 04:13 PM
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i cant get the oil drain plug out. its really on there! is it reverse threaded, or regular?
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What tool is used for the drain bolt(engine oil)?
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best replacement filter and where( I usually just go to the dealer for oil change)
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... Mann, Mahle or Bosch would also be good choices. I used Mobil-1 filters for a while on my 1.8T as well, I was impressed with their construction.
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