GOLFMK8
GOLFMK7
GOLFMK6
GOLFMKV

Torque specs for drain plug, etc.

Scotty2Hotty

Scotty2Hotty

Go Kart Champion
I'm changing the oil this weekend.

Can you guys confirm these specs? It'd be nice to have them all at the top of one thread for easy searching. A lot of the information is on this forum, but it's scattered all over. I'll edit this post if I am wrong about anything.

Drain plug: 22 ft lb / 30 Nm
Oil filter: 18 ft lb / 25 Nm

Wheel lug nuts: 88 ft lb / 120 Nm

MK6 2.0T oil capacity: 4.6 liters / 4.9 quarts
 
Last edited:
grambles423

grambles423

Automotive Engineer
Yes. You are correct.
 
grambles423

grambles423

Automotive Engineer
I toss in 5 quarts and call it a day normally. Haven't had any issues.
 
R

RuckU2

Ready to race!
Wow the 2.0 Turbo only takes 4.6qts and the 2.5L NA takes 5.8qts? Wow, that seems backwards.
 
Mr.Alex

Mr.Alex

I Got That 6.
Hmm...I put in only 4.5 and torqued it down to max by hand.
 
grambles423

grambles423

Automotive Engineer
Mr.Alex said:
Hmm...I put in only 4.5 and torqued it down to max by hand.
Click to expand...

5qt wont hurt. and if your hand torquing the drain bolt, then you're not crushing the washer and providing a good seal. Definitely torque it down to spec.
 
Scotty2Hotty

Scotty2Hotty

Go Kart Champion
grambles423 said:
5qt wont hurt. and if your hand torquing the drain bolt, then you're not crushing the washer and providing a good seal. Definitely torque it down to spec.
Click to expand...

Yeah, torque the drain plug. Using a torque wrench on the oil filter isn't really necessary. Just get the rubber seal to make contact and turn another 3/4 to 1 full turn. It will be snug.
 
Krazy_Z

Krazy_Z

Go Kart Champion
I really wouldn't torque the filter to that spec you will never get it off for your next oil change. Don't ask me how I know this.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top