What if I forgot to put the oil filter gasket on?

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by mptoledo

Definately a must, I didn't even know they made them. Next years Oil change should be a breeze!! How tight do you tighten the canister? I couldn't get it as tight as i wanted cause of the oil on it from the leak.

Proper torque spec for the filter is 19 Ft Lb; drain plug is 37 Ft Lb......................

[tonycarreon]

Originally Posted by JFP in PA

Proper torque spec for the filter is 19 Ft Lb; drain plug is 37 Ft Lb......................

why do germans hate even numbers so much?

[mptoledo]

Originally Posted by tonycarreon

why do germans hate even numbers so much?

Its not the numbers that piss me off. its the use of over 30 different tools to do one job. I am exaggerating a little, but not much. star hex hear, 4 different sockets there, philips there and some tool I will never use again. Good frickin God, no wonder it cost $200 for an oil change, the mechanic has to pay for his tools. 1 type of screw and a couple of different sockets would be greatly appreciated!!

[vath2001]

Type B oil filter wrench from AutoZone... cost me $7 (I think). I took the canister into AZ with me to size it. I'm surprised you put in 9 1/2 quarts? With my 2.5L I was full at 9Q. Actually thought it was a little high, so next time I'll stop at 8 3/4.

[mptoledo]

Originally Posted by vath2001

Type B oil filter wrench from AutoZone... cost me $7 (I think). I took the canister into AZ with me to size it. I'm surprised you put in 9 1/2 quarts? With my 2.5L I was full at 9Q. Actually thought it was a little high, so next time I'll stop at 8 3/4.

Thanks for the autozone price alert. I have 3.2, Idon't know if that makes a difference on the amount of oil. I also let it drip for an hour. I checked both the dipstick and the electric dipstick. only problem is everytime you start your car you have to wait ten minutes.

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by mptoledo

Its not the numbers that piss me off. its the use of over 30 different tools to do one job. I am exaggerating a little, but not much. star hex hear, 4 different sockets there, philips there and some tool I will never use again. Good frickin God, no wonder it cost $200 for an oil change, the mechanic has to pay for his tools. 1 type of screw and a couple of different sockets would be greatly appreciated!!

True, tools do cost $, but if maintained will last you a life time, plus your tools will always be there at 2AM when your "friends" won't answer the phone......

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by tonycarreon

why do germans hate even numbers so much?

That's an easy one: the OEM specs are in Newton Meters (Nm), a metric unit of torque where 1 newton metre = 0.7375621 foot-pound .............