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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: paul69 on 16 December 2010, 21:14

Title: Torque wrench for oil change?
Post by: paul69 on 16 December 2010, 21:14

I intend to do an oil change myself for the first time this weekend, and according to Haynes I need to do up the sump plug with a torque wrench. I don't own, and have never used a torque wrench, so is this actually necessary, and if so, what size do I need?

Title: Re: Torque wrench for oil change?
Post by: The Mighty Elvi on 16 December 2010, 21:23

Just do it tight enough not to destroy the copper washer.  :grin:

Title: Re: Torque wrench for oil change?
Post by: Ben Lessani on 16 December 2010, 21:24

Well, its a worthwhile tool to own - but I can't say I've ever torqued a sump bolt! IIRC its about 20 NM which is just past hand tight, remember to change the copper washer on the bolt ;)

This is a pretty reasonably priced wrench with a good range.

http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/cht141-1-2in-drive-torque-wrench/path/ratchets-torque-wrenches-2

And one of these for removing the oil filter

http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/cht430-chain-oil-filter-wrench

When putting in the new oil filter, fill it full of oil, then rub a bead of oil around the top - then tighten it hand tight only.

Title: Re: Torque wrench for oil change?
Post by: Horney on 16 December 2010, 21:26

Do it up tight, but not effing tight. Steel sump on your car I think so not too much chance of fecking it up.

Nick

Title: Re: Torque wrench for oil change?
Post by: Horney on 16 December 2010, 21:28

Quote from: Ben Lessani on 16 December 2010, 21:24

And one of these for removing the oil filter

http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/cht430-chain-oil-filter-wrench

Eh? I thought that's what a screw driver and a hammer were for?

Nick

Title: Re: Torque wrench for oil change?
Post by: Ben Lessani on 16 December 2010, 21:30

Lol - only if you want a face full of oil!

Access is tight on the MK2 to fit a cup type tool on there, but the chain wrenches work a treat!

Title: Re: Torque wrench for oil change?
Post by: paul69 on 16 December 2010, 21:56

Ok thanks for that :smiley:

Title: Re: Torque wrench for oil change?
Post by: Wayne on 17 December 2010, 00:02

Quote from: The Mighty Elvi on 16 December 2010, 21:23

Just do it tight enough not to destroy the copper washer.  :grin:

Yep that is I have ever done.

Title: Re: Torque wrench for oil change?
Post by: AudiA8Quattro on 17 December 2010, 23:57

I do actually usually use a torque wrench, even on a sump plug.
Ben, why fill the filter with oil before fitting? surely that going to be messy.

Title: Re: Torque wrench for oil change?
Post by: Wayne on 18 December 2010, 09:34

Quote from: AudiA8Quattro on 17 December 2010, 23:57

Ben, why fill the filter with oil before fitting? surely that going to be messy.

I have always done the same, helps with priming up it back up.

Title: Re: Torque wrench for oil change?
Post by: Ben Lessani on 18 December 2010, 10:40

Quote from: AudiA8Quattro on 17 December 2010, 23:57

Ben, why fill the filter with oil before fitting? surely that going to be messy.

Its not too bad - the angle for install on the MK2 is fairly shallow. Try doing it on a Peugeot 206 - where the filter is installed upside down!

I guess its just habit and as Wayne said, to help prime the system.

Title: Re: Torque wrench for oil change?
Post by: AudiA8Quattro on 19 December 2010, 16:13

I don't think it makes any difference.
On some cars it would be impossible to do, Audi A8 for example  :grin: