Why was the bolt on my oil pan nearly impossible to get out (so tight)...

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12-26-2003, 09:08 PM

greenaudi100

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Why was the bolt on my oil pan nearly impossible to get out (so tight)...

are you suppose to do something to loosen it up(take filter off first, etc?)

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12-26-2003, 09:35 PM

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don't screw it on so tight, genius.

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12-26-2003, 11:47 PM

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good point, I'll forward that on to my mechanic 8-)

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12-27-2003, 05:30 AM

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30 ft lbs, I think

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12-27-2003, 03:29 PM

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Specified torque is 40 N-m (30 ft-lbs) for drain plug.

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