Torque wrench for oil change?

[paul69]

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?

[The Mighty Elvi]

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

[Ben Lessani]

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.

[Horney]

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

[Horney]

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

[Ben Lessani]

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!

[paul69]

Ok thanks for that

[Wayne]

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

Yep that is I have ever done.

[AudiA8Quattro]

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.

[Wayne]

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.