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Re: Oil Drain Plug Torque Specifications
Posted to Technical Discussion Forum on 11/19/2008

Louis,

Some will laugh but torquing drain plugs is required at my shop. All Volkswagen's whether it be an aluminum pan or a steel pan are torqued to 22 foot pounds. Each and every one gets a new washer, aluminum for aluminum pans and copper for steel pans. I... Login to read more.