Oil change torque values?
11-23-2010, 06:51 AM
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My Ride: 95 M3 CAI, chipped, pulleys, Xbrace, doesn't give headaches every time I start up!
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What are the correct torque values for the oil filter housing, housing plug and drain plug?
My drain plug is leaking after an oil change and I did replace the brass crush washer.
My drain plug is leaking after an oil change and I did replace the brass crush washer.
11-23-2010, 07:02 AM
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I torque mine to about 20 foot pounds [I think it's 18-19 by the manual] and I use an anti seize on the threads too.
11-23-2010, 10:23 AM
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My Ride: 95 M3 CAI, chipped, pulleys, Xbrace, doesn't give headaches every time I start up!
04 545i all the goodies INCLUDING HEADACHES!
Yes I made sure that the old washer was off. Thanks, thats a good tip about the anti seize.
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