Correct torque setting for sump plug

[Guest001]

Can someone tell me this please Some say 19NM The PDF off ER Win says 30 what is it really.

TIA

[Martin]

Just do it up tight - it's not a structurally important item

[mythik]

I've always come to understand the relevant specs as:

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

[Umai Naa!!]

Shouldn't be very tight at all.

I do them up firm, but not crushing the washer into oblivion. Nip them up, and give maybe another 1/4 of a turn.

30Nm does sound pretty close.

[Guest001]

Just do it up tight - it's not a structurally important item

I know its not but to do it up too tight on a alloy sump may cost you more than a couple of weeks wages when you strip the thread and have to replace the sump..

VW specify a set amount of which I am unsure

Ive owned 40+ cars so have done a fair few oil changes but always on steel sumps


Thats why Im asking.


Thanks to MYTHIK for a constructive answer

[gavs]

M14 sump plug 30Nm
M25 Sump Plug 50Nm

I agree hillbilly, it might not be structural but the correct torque can mean the difference between $2 for a plug of $750 for an entire sump.

[Guest001]

M14 sump plug 30Nm
M25 Sump Plug 50Nm

I agree hillbilly, it might not be structural but the correct torque can mean the difference between $2 for a plug of $750 for an entire sump.

HA HA you get your plugs cheap Mine cost $4. 91

Which motor is the 77TSI then I did it up to 30nm. Plug Part no is N 90813202

[gavs]

Correct torque setting for sump plug

Measure the thread...

[Guest001]

Measure the thread...

Cant its in the sump now but was a coarse thread and I didnt get the old one back

[gavs]

Correct torque setting for sump plug

Measure the thread...

[Umai Naa!!]

Will be 14mm.

Have repaired a few in my time, thanks to the odd bonehead.

[Transporter]

Cant its in the sump now but was a coarse thread and I didnt get the old one back

It's not coares thread! It's M14x1.5

Coarse is M14x2