these have the plastic ones, it's a 2.0l, can you get me the torque spec for the oil pan bolts plz
Aug 14, 2026 at 10:26 AM
Oil pan torque spec?
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Sure, here you go.
The plastic lower oil pan bolts are tightened to 8 Nm (71 in-lb), then turned an additional 90 degrees. Audi recommends replacing the bolts when the pan is removed. Tighten them evenly around the pan rather than fully tightening one bolt at a time.
Important: I would not give him the older 15 Nm oil-pan spec—that applies to a different metal-pan arrangement. The plastic pan on his 2.0L is the 8 Nm + 90° setup.
These are NM and inch pounds not foot pounds. fyi
The plastic lower oil pan bolts are tightened to 8 Nm (71 in-lb), then turned an additional 90 degrees. Audi recommends replacing the bolts when the pan is removed. Tighten them evenly around the pan rather than fully tightening one bolt at a time.
Important: I would not give him the older 15 Nm oil-pan spec—that applies to a different metal-pan arrangement. The plastic pan on his 2.0L is the 8 Nm + 90° setup.
These are NM and inch pounds not foot pounds. fyi
Aug 14, 2026 at 10:42 AM
jUST SEARCHED AND FOUND A GUY ON YOUTUBE DO A REPLACEMENT OF THE PLASTIC TO METAL AND HE DID 3 NM OR 26.6 INCH LBS. IS IT USUALLY MORE ON THE PLASTIC?
Aug 14, 2026 at 10:53 AM
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