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I think they mean "20 Nm or 20 Ftlb." At such low torques, the difference
between 20 Nm and 20 Ftlb. is insignificant on the filter. Very hard to measure
with a torque wrench, on that kind of fitting. But it gives a good rough idea to
a mechanic who knows what 20 Nm feels like in his/her hands.
I doubt they mean "20 Nm per Ftlb." ;-)
/Robert
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- 01-25 01:54 AM #1KWSGuest
A4 1.8T Changing Oil
This will be the first oil change that I do on the 2000 A4. I saw an article
on Audi World where the suggested torque for the oil pan filler bolt is like
37 lb/ft. Wow! That's about twice the torque of any other car I've done this
to (and I have done a lot). Can somebody confirm this is a good number?
Also, on the official Audi Oil Filter, there is some strange reference to
tightening to 20 Nm/Ftlb. Huh? 20 N/m converts to about 15 lb/ft. Which do
they really mean?
Thanks in advance,
Ken
- 01-25 01:18 PM #2RobertGuest
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- 01-25 06:04 PM #3KWSGuest
Re: A4 1.8T Changing Oil
Thanks, Robert. That makes sense. Now if someone would chime in on the
filler bolt torque, I will do the deed.
Regards,
Ken
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- 01-25 06:26 PM #4daytripperGuest
Re: A4 1.8T Changing Oil
On Sun, 25 Jan 2004 19:04:51 GMT, "KWS" <com> wrote:
According to my Bentley CD, your car is up-side down, and
that's actually the oil drain plug.
Tighten it to 40 Nm (30 ft lb).
hth ;-)
/daytripper
'00 s4 6spd
- 01-25 07:00 PM #5KWSGuest
Re: A4 1.8T Changing Oil
Much thanks.
Ken
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- 01-26 01:00 AM #6KWSGuest
Re: A4 1.8T Changing Oil
As a follow up.....man, that oil filter was tough. I think it has something
to do with the mating surface; it appears to be somewhat compliant vs. the
machined surfaces in most cars. I could not really examine it closely, but
it seems a marvel of engineering.
Ken
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