Hello all.
This is my first time doing anything on my GTI since I bought it, so please excuse any newbness. I have changed oil on half a dozen different cars before, without any troubles.
I went to do my first oil change on my 2012 GTI today, and thought I had everything I would need, but then I came across this:
I'm pretty sure that is the oil drain plug (please someone let me know if not), but instead of the 18mm (or similar) hex nut head I was expecting, there was a 6mm Hex Key (aka Allen Key) head.
Anyone know what the deal is with this? I've seen several how-to's and they seem to specify a normal hex nut head. Is this new for 2012?
It wouldn't be a big deal, but I'm not sure how to apply the needed torque to get the thing off there. Using a normal Allen key isn't getting me anywhere.
I suppose I could get a 6mm hex key bit and get it attached to my 1/2" breaker bar somehow, but that seems like a lot of force for a little hex key.
I know I could do the suction method, but I'd rather get this sucker off. I've got a replacement (OEM) plug and washer (with the normal hex nut head), and eventually I'll probably want to install a valve.
Any Advice?
Thanks!
This is my first time doing anything on my GTI since I bought it, so please excuse any newbness. I have changed oil on half a dozen different cars before, without any troubles.
I went to do my first oil change on my 2012 GTI today, and thought I had everything I would need, but then I came across this:
I'm pretty sure that is the oil drain plug (please someone let me know if not), but instead of the 18mm (or similar) hex nut head I was expecting, there was a 6mm Hex Key (aka Allen Key) head.
Anyone know what the deal is with this? I've seen several how-to's and they seem to specify a normal hex nut head. Is this new for 2012?
It wouldn't be a big deal, but I'm not sure how to apply the needed torque to get the thing off there. Using a normal Allen key isn't getting me anywhere.
I suppose I could get a 6mm hex key bit and get it attached to my 1/2" breaker bar somehow, but that seems like a lot of force for a little hex key.
I know I could do the suction method, but I'd rather get this sucker off. I've got a replacement (OEM) plug and washer (with the normal hex nut head), and eventually I'll probably want to install a valve.
Any Advice?
Thanks!